2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:clutch Assembly (4) · Power Train:manual Transmission (2) · Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Air Bags 2022-10-17 · TIN-22-00-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical information notice informing dealers that with permission from the new york state department of motor vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with new york addresses to inform of open takata recalls.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-16 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 82,000 mi“my active central differential pump failed. about 4 months ago all of the fluid was gone so i refilled it. last week it was empty again so i filled it and the fluid just dumped out on my driveway. the car only has 82000 miles on it.…”
2010-12-02 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 38,726 mi“i first noticed that my 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr started to make a grinding/scrapping noise that seemed to be generating from the timing belt area. the car had approximately 30,000 miles on the odometer. it seemed to be a noise that was present at idle and upon cold start ups. i started to research this on various forums and internet, on…”
2008-08-06 · Electrical System · 40,000 mi“1. srs light, horn going off for no reason, any and all dash functions going off for no reason. 2. water leaking in cabin due to improper seal of a wiring harness that goes through firewall. caused wiring harness to be corroded and need to be replaced. 3. dealer replaced all wiring harnesses in interior of car and sealed up leaking area. *tr…”
2008-04-16 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 13,180 mi“i have a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution se. the car only has 13,000 miles and the clutch has failed. its a $2,600 repair. mitsubishi refuses to fix it under warranty. *tr…”
2008-03-13 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 35,000 mi“2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution ix at 35,000 had to replace the clutch and refurbish the flywheel. over $1100 and it was not covered by the warranty because the clutch was worn not defective. *tr…”
2007-12-21 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 14,493 mi“i own a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution ix with approximately 14,500 miles. the clutch seems to have worn out far too soon; furthermore shifting is very rough from 1st through 3rd gear and causes the car to pulsate. it is at its worst in first gear. apparently, this quite common with the evo class must be addressed. many are frustrated with t…”
2007-12-05 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 15,970 mi“owned 1 2006 lancer evolution, and transmission failed 4 times. manufacture bought back, purchased 2nd lancer evo, same dealership, transmission problem s again after 15 k miles. *tr…”
2007-11-29 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 16,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving between 40-65 mph and attempting to shift gears, the transmission would grind. the dealer stated that a new transmission was needed because the srynco failed. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 16,000.…”
2006-05-12 · Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly · 4 mi“i'm married. i like my car. i lived in belarus. *jb…”
2006-03-28 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 6,500 mi“i purchased a brand new vehicle in october of 2005 a 2006 mitsubishi evolution mr. around late december of 2005 the clutch would not go into 6th gear. i notified the dealership from where i purchased the vehicle of the problem and made an appointment's get it checked out. the day before i was to take the car to the dealership the clutch completely …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.