2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer EVO years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Lancer EVO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (8 complaints, 80%), typically at around 15,232 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 80% | 15,232 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My active central differential pump failed. About 4 months ago all of the fluid was gone so i refilled it. Last week it was empty again so i filled it and the fluid just dumped out on my driveway. The car only has 82000 miles on it.
I first noticed that my 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr started to make a grinding/scrapping noise that seemed to be generating from the timing belt area. The car had approximately 30,000 miles on the odometer. It seemed to be a noise that was present at idle and upon cold start ups. I started…
1. Srs light, horn going off for no reason, any and all dash functions going off for no reason. 2. Water leaking in cabin due to improper seal of a wiring harness that goes through firewall. Caused wiring harness to be corroded and need to be replaced. 3. Dealer replaced all wiring harnesses in…
I have a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution se. The car only has 13,000 miles and the clutch has failed. Its a $2,600 repair. Mitsubishi refuses to fix it under warranty. *tr
2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution ix at 35,000 had to replace the clutch and refurbish the flywheel. Over $1100 and it was not covered by the warranty because the clutch was worn not defective. *tr
Other Mitsubishi Lancer EVO years
← 2005 Lancer EVO · 2008 Lancer EVO →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lancer EVO | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Lancer EVO | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Lancer EVO | 1 | 0 |
See all Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems by year, every Mitsubishi model, or the Mitsubishi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer EVO model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.