Mitsubishi Lancer
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models have 131 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 48,503 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mitsubishi Lancer report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 48,503 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 55,000 miles. 34.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 94,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 80,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 60,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 83,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,170–$6,500 nationally.
Which other vehicles have CVT problems? →Median onset: 45,000 miles.
Median onset: 702 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,070–$1,980 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full Mitsubishi Lancer report for every year and full specs/safety data.