2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Evolution years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. That ranks 9th out of 13 Lancer Evolution model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 16,075 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 16,075 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 33% | 31,650 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 33% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Risk: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
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.
The driver's seat side leg bolster broke. Upon removing the seat from the vehicle it was found that metal had broken which allowed the bolster to break. Seems dangerous to me considering the cars capabilities and that it is something that can affect the driver in a turn.
2012 evo x gsr - from jba mitsubishi (glen burnie, md). At 31,651 miles - i was in a fast-food drive thru line ordering breakfast. That is, 0mph. All of a sudden, i hear a chime and see my instrument panel flash. My driving-mode/status light (which shows tarmac/snow/gravel) had turned off. Another…
The car is very difficult to shift. From stop to about 40 mph, the shifting feels like doesn't want to go into gear. I was told this is normal. The car seems to shift a lot better at higher rpms; probably due to less of a synchronization problem. Miss shifts cause delay in acceleration. *tr
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Owners most often report power train, electronic stability control (esc), seats problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.