2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 18V069000Jan 26, 2018141,053 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2009–2012, Outlander 2008–2012, Lancer Sportback 2010–2012 +1 more

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

  Possible consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

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• 15V233000Apr 20, 201576,958 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2009–2011, Outlander 2009–2011, Lancer Evolution 2010–2011 +2 more

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011…

  Possible consequence: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

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• 14V562000Sep 12, 2014165,923 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
  Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2011, Outlander 2008–2011, Lancer Evolution 2008–2011 +6 more

  Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if…

  Possible consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's…

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