2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer years
- Not enough data 15th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. That ranks 15th out of 18 Lancer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 86,303 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2 | 40% | 86,303 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 70,003 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 115,600 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 20% | 115,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Master cylinder clutch is faulty causing the problems in shifting out of park. An article online stated there was a recall from 2008-2013 regarding this issue. Why is my vin not included in the recall. Per web article retrieved 06/10/2020…
Vehicle has overheated on the highway,. Once it did turn off while driving on the highway while i was driving my children to school. I have had to replace the battery more often, even though the batteries were still good. There is an issue with diagnostic code p0420, it seems to be the catalyst…
When taking off from a stop car has severe hesitation when accelerating and shifting. Its even worse when the a/c is running. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times to be told its the type of transmission it is (cvt). I know this is not the case when a person on a bicycle can take off at…
Takata recall- abs light is on per recall it has to do with air bag inflator in other mitsubishi cars. Also the stalls and shuts down and over heats. This has been noticed. This is the time it happened.
About a month ago service check engine light has been coming on and throws code p1875(damper speed sensor) . I've been told by mitsubishi there is no fix for this other than purchasing a new $15,000 sst transmission from them. The car is not even worth that much by now. How is it that mitsubishi…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lancer | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 Lancer | 30 | 2 |
| 2015 Lancer | 23 | 1 |
| 2014 Lancer | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Lancer | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 Lancer | 34 | 3 |
| 2010 Lancer | 51 | 6 |
| 2009 Lancer | 98 | 8 |
| 2008 Lancer | 91 | 5 |
| 2007 Lancer | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Lancer | 37 | 4 |
| 2005 Lancer | 24 | 3 |
| 2004 Lancer | 80 | 4 |
| 2003 Lancer | 199 | 2 |
| 2002 Lancer | 148 | 2 |
| 2000 Lancer | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Lancer | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Owners most often report engine, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.