2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Sportsback years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback. That is the most of any Lancer Sportsback model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 51,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback 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 | 1 | 100% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle vibrated while turning the steering wheel. The contact had to exert excessive force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. The…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lancer Sportsback | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback?
Owners most often report engine, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Sportsback model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.