Before buying a used 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
19 complaints filed with NHTSA (3 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancer — Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Lancer — Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Lancer — Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Lancer — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Lancer — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
| Lancer AWD — Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.