2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.

20122014
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

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

#12 complaints

Engine Problems

#22 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer — FAQ

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

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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