2012 Mitsubishi Lancer problems, complaints & recalls

2024-02-01 · Wheels · 💥 crash

“the front subframe(cross member) blew out, due to excessive corrosion. causing the control arm to dismount as well as separation of the cv axle from the transmission, while traveling down the road losing complete steer of the vehicle. luckily i was coming to a stop sign and not traveling on the highway. my vehicle was last inspected in april of 202…”

2023-03-17 · Structure:frame And Members · 65,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, and he was informed that the sub frame was rusted. the contact was informed that there was a huge hole in the sub frame. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manuf…”

2021-09-08 · Engine

“i own a 2012 mitsubishi lancer and i have been experiencing issues with the engine. the check engine light comes on constantly then disappears for about 2 weeks and then comes back soon after. this has been a ongoing thing since i got the car a few months ago. also, my battery light will come on (with noise and notice) then quickly turn off and not…”

2021-06-28 · Engine

“nhtsa safety report 06/2021 — while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the abs warning light and traction control light suddenly came on the display so i reduced speed and had planned to proceed to the next service station which was approximately 1.5 miles away. however, when i was approximately 1/2 mile from the station the engine stalled, the vehic…”

2021-06-28 · Engine

“approximately may, 2020, prior to getting the vehicle inspected, code p0420 indicated a faulty catalytic converters. at this time, the vehicle had an estimated 170,000 miles on it so i replaced the catalytic converter, not thinking much of it. the we’re not further issues for about a year until june, 2021, when, once again, the computer started rea…”

2021-03-12 · Suspension · 123,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated before the vehicle made a sharp right turn and became difficult to steer. the vehicle was taken to a nearby independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe was fractured due to exces…”

2020-06-11 · Power Train · 141,552 mi

“while driving on the highway i went to accelerate to keep up with my traffic and my car was slow to acceleration. while still driving i went to get off the highway, took an exit and after stopping at stop sign while my foot was on the gas to go the car didn't respond to go but then jerked and accelerated very slowly. there's was a recall on the cvt…”

2020-04-27 · Power Train · 60,000 mi

“sst transmission will shift out of gear while driving like it in neutral. then when you pull over only way to get it shifting gears is to turn car off wait 10 sec and turn back on . then drives normal again. been driving like this for two years car has 60000 miles…”

2019-09-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 80,839 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. while driving approximately 30-40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, there was a hesitation before the vehicle responded. the vehicle did not stall. additionally, there was a rattling sound underneath the vehicle in close proximity to the engine. the vehicle was taken to expressway mits…”

2019-01-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 28,500 mi

“window wiper will fail in middle swipe. when turned off and back on, it may start again however it sometimes gets stuck in the middle of the wiping motion. outlander sport from year 2011-2016 had a current recall for wiper linkage corrosion (784902762095). the mitsubishi outlander sport model and the lancer model share many common parts.…”