2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, 9% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that there was a crack on the windshield. The contact also stated that when the air conditioner was turned on, it blew warm air after approximately five minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10733982, filed 2015-07, 62,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V233000Apr 20, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2009–2011, Outlander 2009–2011, Lancer Evolution 2010–2011 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 6 | 12% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 22 | 28% |
| 2003 | 76 | 38% |
| 2002 | 26 | 18% |
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 complaintsSteering
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology