2012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback. That is the most of any Lancer Sportsback model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,816 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 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 16,816 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 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 2012 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that the colors on the instrument panel changed from orange to yellow erroneously. The contact stated that when the panel changed to yellow, the tire service warning light would also illuminate. The contact took the…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Lancer Sportsback | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.