CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
Belt Tensioner May Crack, Causing Engine Stall
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange on certain vehicles with a 4B11 or 4B12 engine may crack.
Blower Motor May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrosting
The blower motor in certain Mitsubishi vehicles may fail.
Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
While driving the vehicle the headlights will turn off at random intervals. The passenger side rear tail light is out and remains out despite changing the bulb. Water leaks through a gap in the body into the light and the trunk. Headlights need to be reliable in order to ensure safety and visibility, especially at night and during inclement weather. My father is a retired auto mechanic and has been doing his best to troubleshoot the problem. I am experiencing financial hardship at the moment and I cannot afford to bring my vehicle anywhere that would charge. There are no warnings, the lights just stop working periodically and the tail light stopped working about a week ago.
I got a service needed warning for the electric power steering and I lost all power steering... As it turned out, the rack and pinion was bad because the subframe rotted out where the rack and pinion mounts up and a custom built subframe and rack and pinion had to be installed on the car at a cost of almost $5,000...
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected, the front crossmember was corroded. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Consumer called the local dealer back for an estimate, part to be replaced and was given $1150.19. Dealer would get the parts in a week.
Routine service at 112 Mitsubishi Dealer/Service Center noted that my front crossbar was severely corroded and âcoming apart in chunksâ. They noted that this defect is known and was recalled on later model years of my car, but not my 2011. Considering it was recalled already and is the same issue, I would recommend and hope the 2011 model year can also be included in the recall. It is available for inspection through mid September when I expect to repair it. There were no warnings leading up to this discovery of the defect, as it is structural. I am not an expert, but I would expect this advanced corrosion could fully compromise the car structure in a catastrophic way, resulting in
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE DEFOGGER FAILED TO OPERATE AS AIR STOPPED FLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND DEFOGGER FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. DON HERRING NORTH MITSUBISHI (4225 W PLANO PKWY, PLANO, TX 75093) WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V233000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer questions
Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer: Belt Tensioner May Crack, Causing Engine Stall; Blower Motor May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrosting; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Power Train (6), Structure (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.