2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (38)
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.
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.
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 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-13 · Power Train · 75,000 mi“the awd diff. actuator pump is out.…”
2017-05-24 · Power Train · 53,000 mi“after 53000 miles, my hydraulic unit failed, which will cost me about $2000 to fix, i'm not sure why such unit exposed to the environment with no protect shield, feels they designed it to fail in 5 years.…”
2016-12-13 · Power Train · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. while driving approximately 20 to 65 mph and changing lanes, the contact attempted to downshift from sixth to fifth gear; however, the gear shifter failed. the instrument panel displayed "transmission service, check engine light". the vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed tha…”
2013-10-08 · Power Train · 8,000 mi“the 2012 lancer ralliart was purchased new. it is equipped with a tc-sst(twin clutch- sportronic shift transmission). as long as i can remember owning the vehicle, it constantly "slips" into gear. whether the car is in automatic mode, or in manual mode. the sounds coming from under the hood constantly make me cringe. at time of failure, i was dri…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.