Across 4 model years, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 665 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 27 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and visibility. 2003 drew the most complaints (311), 2005 the fewest (40).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $25,995–$33,151.
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2003 (311 complaints). Lowest: 2005 (40).
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 The provided data consists almost entirely of image posts, video game tuning guides, and isolated historical references.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
Owner insights cover all generations of the Lancer Evolution. Individual model years are broken down above.