2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 80%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,232miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, 80% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,232 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2006 Mitsubishi lancer evolution se. The car only has 13,000 miles and the clutch has failed. Its a $2,600 repair. Mitsubishi refuses to fix it under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10224658, filed 2008-04, 13,180 miles“Owned 1 2006 lancer evolution, and transmission failed 4 times. Manufacture bought back, purchased 2nd Lancer Evo, same dealership, transmission problem s again after 15 k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10210851, filed 2007-12, 15,970 miles“I own a 2006 Mitsubishi lancer evolution ix with approximately 14,500 miles. The clutch seems to have worn out far too soon; furthermore shifting is very rough from 1st through 3rd gear and causes the car to pulsate. It is at its worst in first gear. Apparently, this quite common with the evo class must be addressed. Many are frustrated with the fact that the dealer is not willing to take any consideration to a worn out clutch and explains that it is a wear item therefore exempting them from any liability of the matter and is not covered under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212495, filed 2007-12, 14,493 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi lancer evolution. While driving between 40-65 MPH and attempting to shift gears, the transmission would grind. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed because the srynco failed. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10210293, filed 2007-11, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14 | 61% |
| 2006 | 8 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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