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  Safety Recalls of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Vehicles

There have been 14 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

NHTSA Recall #: 18V071000; Jan. 26, 2018

If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2007-2010 outlander, 2008-2010 lancer, 2009-2010 lancer evolution, and 2010 lancer sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V609000; Sep. 29, 2017

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V458000; Jun. 23, 2016

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon, 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 lancer, 2004 lancer wagon, 2003-2006 lancer evolution, 2003-2006 outlander and 2007-2013 outlander v-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V334000; May. 23, 2016

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V546000; Aug. 31, 2015

Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 lancer ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V233000; Apr. 20, 2015

Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 lancer sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V232000; Apr. 20, 2015

Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 lancer sportback vehicles manufactured June ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V562000; Sep. 12, 2014

If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lancer, lancer evolution, and outlander; 2009-2011 lancer sportback, lancer rilliart, and lancer sportback ralliart; and 2011 outlander sport vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V281000; May. 27, 2014

Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 lancer ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 13V446000; Sep. 19, 2013

Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: Mitsubishi motors north America, inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 26, 2018   Visibility:sun Roof Assembly 56,641
Sep. 29, 2017   Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 132,552
Jun. 23, 2016   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 194,674
May. 23, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 38,628
Aug. 31, 2015   Parking Brake 1,497
Apr. 20, 2015   Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower 76,958
Apr. 20, 2015   Electrical System 53,396
Sep. 12, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 165,923
May. 27, 2014   Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 146
Sep. 19, 2013   Power Train:manual Transmission 10,474
Nov. 5, 2009   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 29,353
Sep. 8, 2009   Fuel System, Other:delivery 6,903
Jul. 27, 2005   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose 1,179
Mar. 23, 2004   Equipment:other:labels 7,278


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Model Years

Model# Recalls
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 3
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2