AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V069000 Belt Tensioner may Break Allowing Belt to Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Of the 19 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 19 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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