2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“Vibration of the steering wheel when driving over 60 MPH. Persist after changing tires, wheels, brake pads and discs. This shaking makes the car unstable and is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11258911, filed 2019-09, 25,000 miles“I got a service needed warning for the electric power steering and I lost all power steering... As it turned out, the rack and pinion was bad because the subframe rotted out where the rack and pinion mounts up and a custom built subframe and rack and pinion had to be installed on the car at a cost of almost $5,000...”
NHTSA complaint #11484709, filed 2022-09“Hi my wife was driving mhe 2011 Lancer while she was turning toward the right to another street the wheel and steering wheel turn a little then locked up on her almost strucking another vehicle when that happend she also steped on her brakes and dint also wanyed to stop. Almost cuasing her and my son to get into an accident. It happend on a state route into a street. Next day car has a wierd sound every time u turn left and steering feels funny.”
NHTSA complaint #10910096, filed 2016-09Related service bulletins
- 10154702Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant sealant, special…
- 10154701Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special…
- 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.
- 10046519Sep 1, 2012Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. New sensor not to be rotated before…
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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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