Sell your 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer for cash

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is a wagon that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy16–23 city / 22–31 highway / 18–26 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,600–$4,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂342–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA7 configurations: Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Lancer's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a wagon, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Lancer. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 100,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsApr 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V220000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsSep 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V569000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

SuspensionJun 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V458000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts…

Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Air BagsMay 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V334000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the…

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Common 2006 Lancer problems

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 3 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags16
  • Suspension9
  • Exterior Lighting4
  • Structure4
  • Vehicle Speed Control3
  • Service Brakes2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags100,000 mi
  • Suspension116,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting85,000 mi
  • Structure100,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control118,000 mi
  • Service Brakes118,000 mi

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 69 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Air Bags34
  • Equipment6
  • Equipment6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling3
  • Electrical System2
  • Exterior Lighting2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2025 · TIN-25-00-013

    This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owne

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2025 · TIN-25-00-011

    This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle o

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2025 · TIN-25-00-004

    This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners wi

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2025 · TIN-25-00-005

    This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with O

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Other Mitsubishi Lancer years

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Selling a 2006 Lancer: questions

How much is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Lancer that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Lancers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Lancer with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Lancer?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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