NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 2 NHTSA recalls and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
NHTSA #17V609000Reported September 29, 2017 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Defect description
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 an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Safety consequence
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #15V546000Reported August 31, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Defect description
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 manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
Safety consequence
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Free manufacturer remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
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.