Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO (2006–2008) that have at least 5 complaints. 2008 has the most, with 23. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (22 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Lancer EVO model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Transmission and drivetrain22 56%
• Electronic stability control5 13%
• Body and structure4 10%
• Steering3 7.7%
• Electrical system2 5.1%
• Fuel system1 2.6%
• Engine1 2.6%
• Brakes1 2.6%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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