Worst 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2 | — | 72,910 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 14,050 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 26,415 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 27,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 86,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 80,839 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~141,053 vehicles.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Years
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Lancer reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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