NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has 2 NHTSA recalls and 29 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY

NHTSA #17V609000

Reported 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NHTSA #16V563000

Reported July 28, 2016 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.

Safety consequence

A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.

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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