Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution across 10 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (65). The words owners use most often: “acd pump” (14% of reports).
- 134power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Acd pump: mentioned in 19 of 134 complaints (14%)
- Service required: mentioned in 11 of 134 complaints (8%)
- Center differential: mentioned in 10 of 134 complaints (7%)
- Clutch started: mentioned in 8 of 134 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at $2,650, and half of them between $1,700 and $3,150.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 115 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 134 complaints, 1 a fire.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lancer Evolution | 3 | 100% | 17,518 |
| 2014 Lancer Evolution | 3 | 50% | 32,769 |
| 2013 Lancer Evolution | 2 | 50% | 39,550 |
| 2012 Lancer Evolution | 2 | 67% | 16,075 |
| 2011 Lancer Evolution | 7 | 64% | 28,000 |
| 2010 Lancer Evolution | 20 | 71% | 43,000 |
| 2008 Lancer Evolution | 26 | 72% | 47,850 |
| 2006 Lancer Evolution | 3 | 13% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Lancer Evolution | 3 | 21% | 9,661 |
| 2003 Lancer Evolution | 65 | 66% | 8,015 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:manual transmission
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND 'FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DISABLED' DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIMAY MITSUBISHI (1011 KENNEDY AVE, KILOMETER 2.5, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALL…
On 09/15/2018 at roughly 11:30 am while operating my 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution x with 32,xxx miles i experienced a loss of power, increased exhaust noise and the illumination of powertrain fault lights on the instrument cluster. After pulling off the roadway to inspect the issue a small…
Tensioner broke releasing the serpentine belt. Lost power steering, cooling and ac. Car stopped in the middle of the road. Immobile. Ended up taking ur to shop and they found the cracked tensioner and ruined belt that only had about 10k miles
Bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. Blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown causing for the pistong rod to shoot throught the block cause a fire to the engine.. Luckly i stop the fire took it to a delaership to verify the cause of the damage but the technicinas told…
On-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. This warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. Car was previously serviced under a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 134 owner complaints about power train for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $1,700 and $3,150), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
The most frequent phrase is “acd pump”, in 19 of 134 complaints, followed by “service required” (11).
See all Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems.