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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: common problems and reliability
One of the better Lancer Evolution years.
3 owner complaints, most about power train. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and seats.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Lancer Evolution years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Lancer Evolution?
Across the 10 Lancer Evolution model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2009) to 79 (2010). With 3 complaints, the 2012 Lancer Evolution sits below the model's median of 22.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Lancer Evolution
power train:manual transmission
Campaign 13V446000Mitsubishi 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.
What owners say across generations
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 The provided data consists almost entirely of image posts, video game tuning guides, and isolated historical references.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Lancer Evolution. See the full Lancer Evolution owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Lancer Evolution listings typically run $25,995–$33,151 across 1998 to 2015 model years.
Other Lancer Evolution model years
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