2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 13, 2018 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Lancer Ralliart years
Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Lancer Ralliart model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 41,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train4 · ~41,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train4100%41,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2013, with 1 complaints
2013: 1201312016: 1201612017: 1201712018: 120181

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.

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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 awd diff. Actuator pump is out.

Power Train · received Dec 13, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11161268

After 53000 miles, my hydraulic unit failed, which will cost me about $2000 to fix, i'm not sure why such unit exposed to the environment with no protect shield, feels they designed it to fail in 5 years.

Power Train · received May 24, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10991367

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. While driving approximately 20 to 65 mph and changing lanes, the contact attempted to downshift from sixth to fifth gear; however, the gear shifter failed. The instrument panel displayed "transmission service, check engine light". The vehicle…

Power Train · received Dec 13, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10935117

The 2012 lancer ralliart was purchased new. It is equipped with a tc-sst(twin clutch- sportronic shift transmission). As long as i can remember owning the vehicle, it constantly "slips" into gear. Whether the car is in automatic mode, or in manual mode. The sounds coming from under the hood…

Power Train · received Oct 8, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10547313

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Ralliart model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.