2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Evolution years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. That ranks 4th out of 13 Lancer Evolution model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 42%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 42% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 13% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 39,869 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
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.
Rear subframe where the rear differential and suspension bolts onto is rusted, just like the front subframe . Many owners 2003-2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution owners are having this same issue. Mitsubishi recently issued a recall on the front subframe due to rust. The rear subframe is also a…
The rear subframe of my vehicle exhibits significant corrosion perforation where the rear axle and suspension mounts to the body. The rust is so bad, that i'm worried if i hit a pothole the entire rear subframe assembly / control arms could detach, resulting in an accident. The vehicle has been…
I have a recall on my 2006 mitsubishi for corrosion on subframe, i called my local dealer, they checked the car and ordered the cross member, so we made an appoint to take car into dealer for replacement, left the car with the dealer for the day, later that day i gotten a call stating they cannot…
I was heading to a class when i noticed my clutch pedal went almost all the way to the floor. The clutch was still disengaging/engaging when i shifted so i made it to my destination. I was worried about driving it but i decided to try and see if it was still doing it, so i tried to back out of a…
There is an active center differential pump failure that is becoming common in all lancer evolutions of this year. Mine went out last year and i have been having to drive with it for a year now not knowing whether the differential is corroding at an accelerated rate of not. I did this because after…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Evolution model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.