2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

20102012
Complaints
19
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:39,317 mi
#23 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

#32 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,317
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~253,355 vehicles.

15V233000Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor
~76,958 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.

14V562000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
~165,923 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

13V446000Manual Transmission
~10,474 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 19 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 39,317 mi); Electronic Stability Control (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,317 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 253,355 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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