2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Sportback years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls (1)
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Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
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.
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback years
← 2011 Lancer Sportback · 2013 Lancer Sportback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Lancer Sportback | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Lancer Sportback | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 Lancer Sportback | 8 | 0 |
See all Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
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 Sportback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Sportback model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.