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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, describing incidents dated September 2, 2014 to March 14, 2021.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 2 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11520697 · Filed

    The vehicle's right front lower control arm is no longer secured to it's inner rear mounting location at the front crossmember. This condition allows for unintended movement of the right front wheel and was caused by structural failure of the front crossmember at the control arm to chassis…

  • ODI #11016098 · Filed

    ACD PUMP FAIL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. MANUFACTURER FAILS TO REPLACE OR RECTIFY THE DESIGN EVEN WITH MULTIPLE CASES OF PUMP FAILURE

  • ODI #10851443 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED AND METAL FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Clutch Master Cylinder Failure

NHTSA #13V446000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported September 19, 2013 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10,474 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-13-009 · Owners notified November 12, 2013 · Vehicles built December 12, 2007 – March 5, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Mitsubishi 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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years

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