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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, describing incidents dated December 13, 2016 to January 1, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11181255 · Filed

    TENSIONER BROKE RELEASING THE SERPENTINE BELT. LOST POWER STEERING, COOLING AND AC. CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IMMOBILE. ENDED UP TAKING UR TO SHOP AND THEY FOUND THE CRACKED TENSIONER AND RUINED BELT THAT ONLY HAD ABOUT 10K MILES

  • ODI #11043027 · Filed

    CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN JUST UNDER 6 MONTHS WITH NO ABUSE AND WITH JUST AT 10,000 MILES THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CLAIM WEAR ITEM. IF THE CAR HAD 40,00 OR MORE MILES I MIGHT ACCEPT, BUT THEY BUILT A CAN WITH AN ENGINE THAT PRODUCES OVER 300 FT.LBS. OF TORQUE, AND APPARENTLY…

  • ODI #10936224 · Filed

    ALL WHEEL DRIVE NOT WORKING. FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS. THE AWD CENTER DIFF PUMP IS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR TIRE WHERE DEBRIS IS CONTINUALLY PRESENT. REPLACING THE PUMP IS NOT A PERMANENT FIX. *TR

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 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

Engine may Stall or Overheat

NHTSA #17V609000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly — Relay · NHTSA notice

Reported September 29, 2017 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 132,552 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-17-005 · Owners notified October 24, 2017 · Vehicles built December 5, 2014 – December 24, 2015 (per NHTSA)

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.

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.

Parking Brake Cable Contacting Fuel Tank

NHTSA #15V546000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 31, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,497 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Mitsubishi campaign SR-15-009 · Owners notified October 13, 2015 · Vehicles built January 31, 2014 – September 5, 2014 (per NHTSA)

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.

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.

Other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years

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