2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,131miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,131 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.
“The contact rented a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the wheels on the vehicle would not turn when the steering wheel was turned. He believed that the rack and pinion was the cause of failure. The failure occurred all three days that the vehicle was rented. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 19,282 and failure mileage was 19,131. Updated 09/19/07”
NHTSA complaint #10200864, filed 2007-08, 19,131 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 10026795Oct 1, 2008Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
16 complaintsSuspension
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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