Electrical systemPart report
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, 5% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11026481Nov 21, 2025Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 11006081Jul 23, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.
- 10233997Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
- 10233994Mar 7, 2023This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote…
- 10159665Apr 23, 2019This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin…
- 10158957Mar 28, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN…
- 10152871Dec 14, 2018This 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…
- 10142736Jun 7, 2018This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the ETACS ECU with updated software to resolve the issue on certain…
- 10098916Feb 21, 2017This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for modifying the wiring harness and replacing the radiator and/or condenser fan motor and…
- 10091780Jul 8, 2016This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, to supercede tsb−14−22−002, issued july, 2014, to revise specific steps for selecting reprogramming data…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 6 | 26% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 12% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 19 | 19% |
| 2008 | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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