Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Problems by Year
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lancer EVO year: 2006, 2008. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Lancer EVO: 23 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Lancer EVO: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Lancer EVO: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mitsubishi Lancer EVO model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lancer EVO | 23 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Lancer EVO | 10 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2003 Lancer EVO | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Lancer EVO years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (10), 2008 (23) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Lancer EVO year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
Power Train, with 23 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.