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Mitsubishi Lancer by year

The Lancer is a wagon sold from 2002–2017 with engines including 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 43 recalls and 866 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
152025303520022007201220172002: 23–26 MPG combined2003: 19–26 MPG combined2004: 19–27 MPG combined2005: 19–26 MPG combined2006: 18–26 MPG combined2007: 25–26 MPG combined2008: 18–24 MPG combined2009: 18–25 MPG combined2010: 18–26 MPG combined2011: 19–28 MPG combined2012: 19–28 MPG combined2013: 19–28 MPG combined2014: 19–28 MPG combined2015: 19–29 MPG combined2016: 25–30 MPG combined2017: 26–30 MPG combined30 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2002 Lancer1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl23–262148
2003 Lancer1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl19–262199
2004 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–27483
2005 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–26324
2006 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl18–26437
2007 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl25–2622
2008 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl18–24591
2009 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl18–25898
2010 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl18–26651
2011 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–28334
2012 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–28119
2013 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–2805
2014 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–28016
2015 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl19–29123
2016 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl25–30230
2017 Lancer2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–3006

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Mitsubishi Lancer problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Lancer, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Air Bags82
  • Power Train71
  • Engine70
  • Electrical System53
  • Suspension49
  • Visibility47

Selling a Mitsubishi Lancer: questions

How much is a junk Mitsubishi Lancer worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Lancers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Mitsubishi Lancers that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2002–2017), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 Lancer (199). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, power train and engine.

Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most recalls?

The 2009 Lancer has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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