2007 Mitsubishi Lancer - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

3 problems have been reported for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. The following chart shows the 3 most common problems for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (1 problem).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Electrical System
1
  Air Bag
1
  Exterior Lighting
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in the United States are 2,351 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mitsubishi Lancer owners in the last 15 years is 3, and the age of the vehicle is 15, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 3 / 2,351 / 15 * 1000 = 0.09.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mitsubishi Lancer model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in 2007.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
0
  2020
0
  2019
0
  2018
0
  2017
0
  2016
0
  2015
2
  2014
1
  2013
0
  2012
0
  2011
0
  2010
0
  2009
0
  2008
0
  2007
0

📊 Compare the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mitsubishi Lancer, the following table can be used to compare the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer with the Mitsubishi Lancer from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2007 Lancer is 3 while the average number of problems reported for the 18 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 81.

Table 3. Compare the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2017 Lancer
4
  2016 Lancer
17
  2015 Lancer
35
  2014 Lancer
33
  2013 Lancer
14
  2012 Lancer
31
  2011 Lancer
69
  2010 Lancer
113
  2009 Lancer
161
  2008 Lancer
201
  2007 Lancer
3
  2006 Lancer
86
  2005 Lancer
51
  2004 Lancer
112
  2003 Lancer
351
  2002 Lancer
189
  2000 Lancer
1
  1996 Lancer
1


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