2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer.

20142016
Complaints
36
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

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

#16 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:27,398 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:42,332 mi
Crash-related:4
#35 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:20,236 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,398
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,332
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,236
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~132,552 vehicles.

17V609000Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay
~132,552 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 36 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 27,398 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 42,332 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (5 complaints, avg 20,236 mi). 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 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 29,827 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 132,552 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 2015 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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