2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

20112013
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

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

#12 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#21 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

#31 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Transmission / Drivetrain
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Electronic Stability Control
1
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Recalls for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~10,474 vehicles.

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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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Electronic Stability Control (1 complaints); Seat-Related Issues (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 10,474 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 2012 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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