2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 24%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer, 24% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall.the front lower control arm detach at the cross-member. Sub fram snaped while driving over speed bump at 4 MPH if that. On city st . I was on my way to go on express way when car wheel went crazy hurd loud boom like I hit son thing but I was only rolling over speed bump at aboutv4 miles cuz it was a big bump and did not want to mess my car up I did not even make it passes my back tiers. So LED bump was now between the car and I could not move or tire was gonna come off. I was not speeding. I was in my way to go on express way. Me and my kids could of died.”
NHTSA complaint #11093625, filed 2018-05, 4 miles“Rear chassis member (a frame rail) corroded close to the point where rear subframe is connected. It is now a safety concern to drive the vehicle as any significant impact may cause the rear suspension to detach. There was already a recall on rust of the front subframe however it seems that the problem is in inadequate undercarriage protection”
NHTSA complaint #11245354, filed 2019-08, 116,000 miles“Rear frame rails rust close to points where the rear subframe is bolted on. Insufficient sealant/coating causes rust damage that can lead to structural weakness.”
NHTSA complaint #11242262, filed 2019-08, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, she heard abnormal loud grinding sounds coming from underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that her mother had informed her that she had seen an unknown part hanging underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11478946, filed 2022-08, 164,550 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving 10 MPH, the front driver's side lower control arm detached and could no longer control the steering the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer would previously not repair the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) unless it was bundled with other costly repairs that the contact refused. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 05/09/17”
NHTSA complaint #10944405, filed 2017-01, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V458000Jun 23, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2002–2007, Outlander 2003–2013, Lancer Evolution 2003–2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
- 10017673Dec 1, 2005Rear lower arm pillow ball bushing replacement - service manual revision.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 23 | 25% |
| 2006 | 9 | 24% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 8% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
16 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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