2015 Mitsubishi Lancer: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 23 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I was working on my 2015 Mitsubishi this weekend when i noticed how bad the rear subframe is rusted away. It actually has a crack along it from rusting. I do know there was a recall on the from crossmember for the same exact reason. If that were to break it could be fatal on a highway. I am currently trying to figure out what to do now since it is very unsafe.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2023
“The rear crossmember subframe is rusted out very badly, and has all the rear axel and components attached to it. This is very unacceptable for car that cost nearly 40 grand.”Owner report · Structure · May 2023
“About 3 weeks ago I notice that the driver seat belt didn't wanted to click to fasten the seat belt. I notice for sometime now that the car sometimes. Kind of stall then you have to step on the gas pedal to proceed and I'm afraid someone will hit me from the back because it doesn't go when it's suppose to also like when you turn it stalls and then you give it gas and it goes then”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2021
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“The ayc/acd pump on my vehicle stopped working. Vehicle on has 33,000 miles on it. The failure of this pump is well documented on the evolution x platform. There is current recalls for other evolution x years that should be expanded to include the 2015 model. The failure is do in part to corrosion caused by the location of the pump and the ability for water, snow and salt to get on and into the pump. My car is from the northeast where salt is a common thing in the winter. I believe this has caused the failure.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2020
“When you go to you press on the gas it starts to stall out. This started 24 hours after I drive off from used car lot. And upon further review, it did have a recall and they said they fixed it. However it's doing exactly what the recall states.its dangerous and I have been close to getting hit because the car stalls out.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2019
“When I accelerate the car stalls.and then it jerks when you do accelerate and this morning it stalled out on the highway and I almost got hit I have contacted the used car lot that I just purchased this car from to complain about this issue I've had the car for three days and I've called in 24 hours after I bought the car it's dangerous.in this happens in subdivisions it happens in residential areas on the highway every time you go to accelerate the car jerks and then acts like it wants to stall out and then this morning.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2019
“Driving on interstate at 1130 at night no rain or anything. I hit a deer at 72 mph lots of damage to the front and driverside.. My sest belt was locked but not one of my air bags come out..”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“Son was driving vehicle rear ended a vehicle, at 35 mph, rolled mitsubishi 8 to 9 times, sled on roof about 50 feet before coming to a stop up side down. Airbags never deployed. Not even when the tow truck flipped car right side up.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mitsubishi lancer. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to exit the highway, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle turned 360 degrees and crashed into a lamp post on the passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
“I was traveling along 20 miles below the speed limit had a deer jumped out in front of me I swear to miss it my front passenger side tire went off the asphalt and into soft dirt and my car high centered on the raised lip of the road and slid down the hillside landing into trees both going forward and towards the right side of the car stopping because of trees it destroyed the front end the entire undercarriage the entire passenger side of the car popped open the sunroof tried pushing the roof off the back driver side of the car and no airbags went off no safety features other than the seat belt work.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2015 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:starter assembly:relay. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.