2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer.

20152017
Complaints
38
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems

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

#120 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:56,143 mi
#24 complaints

Electrical Faults

#34 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Transmission / Drivetrain
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,143
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~214,988 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.

16V563000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) · Automatic Transmission
~82,436 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has 38 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (20 complaints, avg 56,143 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints). 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 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,143 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,988 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 2016 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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