2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 43%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 43% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Activation of a nondesiccated ammonium nitrate inflator with degraded propellant may result in an inflator rupture. An inflator rupture may cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag and into the vehicle interior at high speed, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #11043900, filed 2017-11, 120,000 miles“Air bags failed to deploy in extreme accident and rollover! 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution - I have pictures! Vehicle hit curb, split telephone pole, knocked down streetlight, street sign. 3 foot impact on side, all parts of car struck- no airbag deplyment; numerous injuries! Driver has broken pelvis.”
NHTSA complaint #10185900, filed 2007-03, 600 miles“We received a recall notice for our 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. We no longer have the original warranty that came with this car at the time of purchase. I have talked to Mitsubishi recall center about this very dangerous airbag that has already killed 23 people: unfortunately, there is not a dealership where I live, so according to the Mitsubishi case worker one of us would have to drive to the dealership in orland ca: which is approximately 5 hours away/ this car has 130,000 miles on it and can hear a tapping noise when first starting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104595, filed 2018-06“I attempted to have the Mitsubishi dealer repair the recalled airbags. They cancelled the appointment I had scheduled (without calling me). I asked them if I could reschedule - they advised they didn't have the parts necessary to complete the work, so they were unwilling to reschedule. I gave them my phone number to call me back. They never did. I tried multiple times to rectify this issue, but was never able to get it fixed. There haven't been any issues with the airbags yet, but I'm unable to get this issue resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11040572, filed 2017-10“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving 30 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,900. Updated 12/01/14”
NHTSA complaint #10641779, filed 2014-10, 25,900 milesRelated recalls
- 18V220000Apr 5, 2018Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
- 17V569000Sep 14, 2017Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
- 16V334000May 23, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2006–2007, Lancer Evolution 2006–2007
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 50% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 22% |
| 2014 | 5 | 31% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 | 16 | 43% |
| 2005 | 10 | 42% |
| 2004 | 19 | 24% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
9 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology