2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (8) · Suspension (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2016-06-23 · campaign 16V458000 · 194,674 vehicles
Defect: 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, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Co
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-23 · campaign 16V334000 · 38,628 vehicles
Defect: 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 event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
Service bulletins (30)
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.
Air Bags 2023-06-23 · SR-18-005REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a revised safety recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new takata inflator return procedures.
Air Bags 2023-06-23 · SR-17-004REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a revised safety recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new takata inflator return procedures.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 30 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-10-14 · Suspension“rear subframe where the rear differential and suspension bolts onto is rusted, just like the front subframe . many owners 2003-2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution owners are having this same issue. mitsubishi recently issued a recall on the front subframe due to rust. the rear subframe is also a concern and is worst than the front.…”
2018-03-26 · Suspension“the rear subframe of my vehicle exhibits significant corrosion perforation where the rear axle and suspension mounts to the body. the rust is so bad, that i'm worried if i hit a pothole the entire rear subframe assembly / control arms could detach, resulting in an accident. the vehicle has been incredibly well maintained, has always been washed t…”
2016-10-21 · Structure:body“i have a recall on my 2006 mitsubishi for corrosion on subframe, i called my local dealer, they checked the car and ordered the cross member, so we made an appoint to take car into dealer for replacement, left the car with the dealer for the day, later that day i gotten a call stating they cannot get the bolts loose due to corrosion and i have to p…”
2016-05-25 · Service Brakes · 138,000 mi“i was heading to a class when i noticed my clutch pedal went almost all the way to the floor. the clutch was still disengaging/engaging when i shifted so i made it to my destination. i was worried about driving it but i decided to try and see if it was still doing it, so i tried to back out of a spot but it would no longer go into gear and the clut…”
2014-09-14 · Power Train · 60,000 mi“there is an active center differential pump failure that is becoming common in all lancer evolutions of this year. mine went out last year and i have been having to drive with it for a year now not knowing whether the differential is corroding at an accelerated rate of not. i did this because after i had my vehicle assessed they told it would be $2…”
2014-08-19 · Suspension · 72,000 mi“spring seat broke at weld joint to shock tube. spring translated in the z direction until it was in direct contact with the tire. upon breakage vehicle had extensive spring rubbing against tire. *tr…”
2014-04-10 · Engine · 24,400 mi“this is a very well documented and known issue amongst evolution gen 9 owners. the oem timing belt bracket tensioner was made incorrect and causes the timing belt to rub against metal. there has already been a replacement bracket made that corrects the issue but i think this needs to be a recall. mitsubishi needs to own this one and make it righ…”
2014-03-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 65,000 mi“mitsubishi lancer evolution 9 rs model acd pump failure while driving under normal operating conditions. *tr…”
2014-02-05 · Engine · 116,500 mi“my acd hydraulic pump has failed. rpm's surge when accelerating and when at idle, i feel like it is putting my engine under extreme pressure. from my research i have seen this is a very common problem with the mitsubishi lance evolutions. there has been no recall, and what they are charging to get a new one which you can only get from the dealershi…”
2010-12-24 · Electrical System · 39,869 mi“complaint *10261125*-this complaint is 100% accurate, mitsubishi has recalled many outlander suvs on this same issue, please investigate, horrible experience, turn signals, high beam, low beam, horn, fog lights, engine, everything works at random and cannot be stopped, my engine will not start, this is a big safety concern and a manufacturing defec…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.