Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Consumer complaints, recalls, and safety issues reported to NHTSA for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Click any year to see detailed reports.
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems by Year
Each year links to the full detailed report with recall summaries, complaint descriptions, safety ratings, and investigations.
About Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Safety Data
All data on this page comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback owners directly with NHTSA. Recalls are issued when a safety-related defect is identified.
Higher complaint volumes do not necessarily mean a model is unsafe — popular, high-volume models naturally accumulate more reports over time. The best use of this data is to compare year-to-year trends and identify specific recurring issues.
Check a Specific Lancer Sportback VIN
For the most detailed information about a specific Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, decode its 17-digit VIN.
Diagnosing a Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback fault code?
Owner-filed complaints describe the symptoms. The OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (P-code) your scan tool returns describes the cause. Look up any DTC — P0420, P0171, manufacturer-specific codes — at our sister site AutoDTCs.com.