Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V458000 Lower Control Arm Detachment Due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V334000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer receives an average reliability rating. Key issues involve recalls related to the airbag inflator and lower control arm. However, the vehicle has minimal owner complaints, suggesting decent overall durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| control arm | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| airbag inflator | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| headlights | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement as needed
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 45,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Front suspension noise
- Airbag warning light
- Dim or malfunctioning headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.