2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 24%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,533miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 24% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,533 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 own a Mitsubishi Lancer evolution x gsr 2011. I purchased this vehicle on february 2013 brand new. By the end of september 2013 (7 months) I had about 15,000 miles on the vehicle and I started experiencing a problem with the acceleration of the vehicle. The gear was engaging properly but there was a delay on getting traction to the wheels. The engine ramped up several rpms before the car started accelerating in any gear. On october 2nd 2013 I took the vehicle to the Mitsubishi dealership and I was told that I have to replace the clutch because it was worn off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554305, filed 2013-12, 15,000 miles“This is regarding multiple recalls for my vehicle. I purchased the vehicle in st.thomas virgin islands from budget rent a car in 2013. There has been 3 recalls for my vehicle since then I was not notified, only through research I found out. I've called the budget dealer, essentialy told me its my problem, called Mitsubishi, they have no contact number but gave me a url for the global website, which has no contact info. I'm at a loss and have no options left. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219758, filed 2019-06“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi lancier. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine). However, the needed part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10651653, filed 2014-10“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10664878, filed 2014-12Related service bulletins
- 10159648Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10091466Nov 21, 2016This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) that was sent to dealers. This tsb provides instructions for inspection of oil leakage from the front oil seal on the crankshaft, and…
- 10057905Mar 1, 2015Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097.
- 10056298Jun 1, 2014Mitsubishi: if lower quality fuel is used, vehicles would have engine stalling or rough idle condition at low speeds, prior to stopping or starting, and is operated, with air…
- 10054444Nov 1, 2013Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2012 | 5 | 26% |
| 2011 | 8 | 24% |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 | 22 | 22% |
| 2008 | 13 | 14% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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