2013 Mitsubishi Lancer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Engine (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mitsubishi Lancer model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (67)
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.
Seat Belts 2025-11-21 · TECH TALK 289 · Other
tech talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. it covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
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 2024-06-03 · TSB-24-23-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service manual revision - this technical service bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the automatic transaxle sections of the applicable service manuals.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 67 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-06-10 · Unknown Or Other · 30,000 mi“master cylinder clutch is faulty causing the problems in shifting out of park. an article online stated there was a recall from 2008-2013 regarding this issue. why is my vin not included in the recall. per web article retrieved 06/10/2020 : https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2008-13-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-recalled-because-clutch-master-cylind…”
2019-09-23 · Unknown Or Other · 140,000 mi“vehicle has overheated on the highway,. once it did turn off while driving on the highway while i was driving my children to school. i have had to replace the battery more often, even though the batteries were still good. there is an issue with diagnostic code p0420, it seems to be the catalyst converter and 02 sensors in take and out take. when th…”
2019-07-15 · Power Train · 57,006 mi“when taking off from a stop car has severe hesitation when accelerating and shifting. its even worse when the a/c is running. i have taken it to the dealership multiple times to be told its the type of transmission it is (cvt). i know this is not the case when a person on a bicycle can take off at a red light faster then my car i know there id a pr…”
2019-04-08 · Engine · 115,600 mi“takata recall- abs light is on per recall it has to do with air bag inflator in other mitsubishi cars. also the stalls and shuts down and over heats. this has been noticed. this is the time it happened.…”
2018-09-18 · Power Train · 83,000 mi“about a month ago service check engine light has been coming on and throws code p1875(damper speed sensor) . i've been told by mitsubishi there is no fix for this other than purchasing a new $15,000 sst transmission from them. the car is not even worth that much by now. how is it that mitsubishi does not have a fix for this issue?…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.