2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Seats (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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 (76)
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 76 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-08 · Seats · 50,000 mi“the driver's seat side leg bolster broke. upon removing the seat from the vehicle it was found that metal had broken which allowed the bolster to break. seems dangerous to me considering the cars capabilities and that it is something that can affect the driver in a turn.…”
2014-07-25 · Power Train · 31,650 mi“2012 evo x gsr - from jba mitsubishi (glen burnie, md). at 31,651 miles - i was in a fast-food drive thru line ordering breakfast. that is, 0mph. all of a sudden, i hear a chime and see my instrument panel flash. my driving-mode/status light (which shows tarmac/snow/gravel) had turned off. another light illuminated, saying '4wd service requir…”
2013-11-01 · Power Train · 500 mi“the car is very difficult to shift. from stop to about 40 mph, the shifting feels like doesn't want to go into gear. i was told this is normal. the car seems to shift a lot better at higher rpms; probably due to less of a synchronization problem. miss shifts cause delay in acceleration. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.