Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ENGINE (2 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Top reported problems: ENGINE (2 complaints, avg 86,303 mi); POWER TRAIN (2 complaints, avg 70,003 mi); UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints, avg 85,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.

201218 years2014

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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Recalls

Worst 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

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

#12 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:86,303 mi

#22 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:70,003 mi

#32 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:85,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
ENGINE	2	—	—	86,303 mi
POWER TRAIN	2	—	—	70,003 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2	—	—	85,000 mi
AIR BAGS	1	—	—	115,600 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	1	—	—	115,600 mi
SERVICE BRAKES	1	—	—	30,000 mi

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