2015 Mitsubishi Lancer: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 52 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag cvt transmission reliability concerns — uses jatco cvt shared with other brands; long-term reliability questioned, though some owners report high mileage (280,000+ km) without fluid changes. fluid changes are critical. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

52
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
10
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
16
electrical system
12
engine
10
air bags
10
structure
4

Recalls affecting the 2015 Lancer

electrical system:starter assembly:relay

Campaign 17V609000

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…

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 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 manufactu…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided between the standard Lancer models and the high-performance Evolution variants. For standard Lancers (ES, GTS, Aspire, etc.), owner feedback is generally positive regarding reliability, practicality, and low-cost ownership. These m

  • CVT transmission reliability concerns — uses JATCO CVT shared with other brands; long-term reliability questioned, though some owners report high mileage (280,000+ km) without fluid changes. Fluid changes are critical. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical gremlins — issues include non-responsive accelerator pedal (2013 model), headlights staying on permanently (2008 model), and complete electrical system failures (radio, wipers, HVAC) with flickering lights. Frequency: isolated.
  • Rough idle on cold start — reported on a 2009 2.4L model; not resolved by air filter or oxygen sensor replacement. Frequency: isolated.
  • Peeling clear coat / paint quality — noted as a common issue to look for when inspecting used examples. Frequency: recurrent.
  • ABS control module failure — cited as a very common issue requiring expensive replacement (~$2800 USD) with parts often on backorder. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Lancer.

Typical used price

Used Lancer listings typically run $6,543–$9,497 across 2007 to 2017 model years.

Other Lancer model years

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