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Every generation
Power
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)
Top speed (250 km/h)
Combined, EPA 2015
What owners say
Our take, from owner reports
Insufficient owner data available to determine a clear overall sentiment.
1 problem reported · low confidence
Problems owners report
- Insufficient owner data available
No recurring mechanical, electrical, or quality issues are reported by owners in the provided dataset.
The version owners recommend
Insufficient owner data available. Specific generations and trims are mentioned (e.g., Evolution IV, Evolution VI GSR, Evolution VIII MR, Evolution IX MR, Evolution X Final Edition, Evolution VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition), but there is no comparative analysis or consensus from owners regarding which is superior.
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Overall sentiment
Insufficient owner data available to determine a clear overall sentiment. The provided data consists almost entirely of image posts, video game tuning guides, and isolated historical references. There is no substantive discussion regarding real-world ownership experiences, long-term reliability, driving dynamics, common problems, or purchase satisfaction. The data reflects the model's iconic status and popularity in automotive culture and gaming, but does not contain the necessary experiential feedback from actual owners to assess sentiment.
Positioning vs competitors
Insufficient owner data available.
Recommended configurations
Insufficient owner data available. No owner recommendations regarding drivetrain, trim levels, options, or modifications are present.
General recommendations
Insufficient owner data available to provide purchase advice. One isolated comment suggests that while the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is fun to drive, it is not known for being "super reliable," and the owner does not daily drive or winter drive their Evolution X MR. However, this is a single data point and cannot be generalized.
Remarks
The provided JSON data is unsuitable for generating a meaningful owner experience report. The content is dominated by video game tuning guides (Forza Horizon, Gran Turismo, Need for Speed), image posts without descriptive text, and a single historical note about homologation. There is a complete absence of detailed, first-hand accounts of owning, driving, or maintaining a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The mention of the Evolution's AWD system being easier to drive in corners within a video game context and a single, brief ownership note about reliability do not constitute a basis for analysis. This report reflects the limitations of the input data, which captures the car's cultural footprint but not its real-world ownership profile.
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearWorst year: 2010. Years to avoid: 2011, 2010, 2008Source: NHTSA (US)Show table
Each year graded against the model's other years: Year Score. See all Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years to avoid
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 22 | 2 | power train |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | power train |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | power train |
| 2011 | 45 | 3 | power train |
| 2010 | 79 | 5 | power train |
| 2009 | 2 | 5 | engine |
| 2008 | 59 | 4 | power train |
| 2006 | 34 | 2 | power train |
| 2005 | 16 | 2 | suspension |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | visibility |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices26 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2014 · fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblycampaign 15V546000
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. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
2014 · steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connectionscampaign 14V281000
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. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
2013 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 13V446000
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.
2012 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 13V446000
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.
2011 · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleyscampaign 14V562000
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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
2011 · visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motorcampaign 15V233000
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, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
2011 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 13V446000
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.
2010 · visibility:sun/moon roof assemblycampaign 18V071000
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.
2010 · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleyscampaign 14V562000
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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
2010 · electrical systemcampaign 15V232000
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 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
2010 · visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motorcampaign 15V233000
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, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
2010 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 13V446000
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.
2009 · visibility:sun/moon roof assemblycampaign 18V071000
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.
2009 · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleyscampaign 14V562000
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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
2009 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 13V446000
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.
11 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.
Specifications
2.0 MIVEC FQ-360 S-AWC
2.0L 4-cylinder · 359 hp · AWD · manual
Built 2008–2014