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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 23 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, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer, describing incidents dated November 1, 2015 to July 1, 2024.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 6 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 6 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints

Of the 23 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 23 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11602757 · Filed

    Needs a new motor. I know other 2015 Mitsubishi lancers were recalled for the same reason and this one should be also.

  • ODI #11544052 · Filed

    I was working on my 2015 Mitsubishi this weekend when i noticed how bad the rear subframe is rusted away. It actually has a crack along it from rusting. I do know there was a recall on the from crossmember for the same exact reason. If that were to break it could be fatal on a highway. I am…

  • ODI #11519910 · Filed

    The rear crossmember subframe is rusted out very badly, and has all the rear axel and components attached to it. This is very unacceptable for car that cost nearly 40 grand.

Read all 23 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 – March 3, 2016 (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.

Other Mitsubishi Lancer model years

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