2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor 2015-04-20 · campaign 15V233000 · 76,958 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the a
Risk: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2014-09-12 · campaign 14V562000 · 165,923 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachme
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Power Train:manual Transmission 2013-09-19 · campaign 13V446000 · 10,474 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Risk: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
Service bulletins (83)
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.
Electrical System 2024-07-23 · TSB-16-54-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin instructs the dealer to update the hands free module software to improve the bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to wi‐fi.
Power Train 2024-03-19 · TSB-24-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the differential mount bracket bush of the rear axle differential carrier assembly in the applicable service manual sections.
Power Train 2023-07-21 · TSB-23-22-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-12-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 48,000 mi“after filling up on gasoline, my 4 year old mentioned that she smelled gas in the car. i immediately got home and pulled into my garage and smelled it, too. then next morning, my garage was overwhelmed with the fumes. after having a mechanic inspect the car, he found gas was leaking from the top of the tank, where the fuel pump goes. apparently, it…”
2016-12-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 44,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor while the vehicle was operated at any speed. the failure occurred without warning. the dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 44,000.…”
2015-07-21 · Unknown Or Other · 69,000 mi“acd/ayc pump has completely stop working in my vehicle. i took my vehicle to be service and the person who was doing the service on my car told me that the acd/ayc pump has gone out and i need a replacement. i found that weird, because i have not driven my car for roughly about a month and for an issue to pop up was very weird. after doing resear…”
2014-10-26 · Vehicle Speed Control“the ayc pump failed by displaying a blinking tarmac light. it constantly flashes while driving. the ayc pump correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential. this is a big hazard. the ayc pump should be relocated to the trunk compartment so it is not exposed to weather conditions like snow and rain. this will protect th…”
2014-09-26 · Suspension · 21,900 mi“tarmac icon blinks incessantly on the display panel, as one drives. the blinking can cause photosensitive epilepsy (pse), which is a form of epilepsy seizures triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights, bold, regular patterns, or regular moving patterns. i found out later, the blinking is an indicato…”
2014-08-11 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 14,567 mi“monday morning i warmed up my car for 5 minutes. started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, awd service required popped up on my display. i stopped the car and brought it back home. looked up what the issue could be and found out that the acd pump has failed. this is a well known problem from mitsubishi for these cars and they have not issued a …”
2014-07-09 · Power Train · 81,000 mi“the ayc pump failed as noted by a trouble code. the ayc pump directly correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential. *tr…”
2014-05-26 · Power Train · 33,000 mi“when cold temperature comes (around 20f) or below you can hear a very loud whine coming from the ayd/acd pump located in the passenger side wheel well when first staying vehicle. when this happens there will be a moment where the tarmac/gravel/snow indicator lights on the dashboard blink and puts the pump into failsafe mode. if you drive while the …”
2013-09-06 · Power Train · 23,000 mi“my car began to have a flashing active yaw control light on the instrument panel. it was determined that ayc/acd pump was failing due to severe corrosion. when this happens, the awd stops functioning, so the car is now in two wheel drive mode. mitsubishi mounted the ayc pump in the rear fenderwell area where it is openly exposed to the winter eleme…”
2013-06-04 · Power Train · 8,000 mi“acd pump failed and dealership wouldn't cover it car was still under warranty!! *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.