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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
18%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
35,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 18% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,500 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 issue first presented itself as a flashing all wheel control indicator light at approximately 35,000 miles while on the highway. It was initially an intermittent issue that occurred only occasionally. I arrived home from my trip and was at the dealership at 36,200 miles. Their scanner indicated a c161e code which indicates an acd pump actuator lock. The dealership stated this can happen under aggressive driving conditions and was normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #10633477, filed 2014-09, 35,500 miles

“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

“The transmission doesn't shift into gear easily as well as jumps out of first gear when taking off from stop. When shifting into 3rd and 5th it is difficult to shift into while moving. This is a dangerous situation when driving. All upper gears are difficult to shift into. The clutch failed twice in less than 40k miles then the replacement failed after only 1,000. Not sure if they are related.”

NHTSA complaint #11054459, filed 2017-12, 40,000 miles

“Bought this car brand new only had it a little over a month,service engine light comes on,dealer told me it was misfiring and fixed. 2 weeks later service engine light comes on again, called and made appt. Next day I am driving down the highway and hear a loud grinding noise,transmission blew. And to top it off manufacture won't cover warranty because evidentially I was racing and doing burnouts,which wasn't the case at all. This car definitely has defects. Even if I was beating it and doing what I was accused of I highly doubt the trans would of blew that fast. …”

NHTSA complaint #10449273, filed 2012-02

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017233%
20162170%
2015522%
2014638%
2013240%
2012632%
2011618%
201048%
20091414%
20081112%
200613%
200514%
200479%
20035126%
20022215%

Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Engine
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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