2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,003miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,003 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.
“When taking off from a stop car has severe hesitation when accelerating and shifting. Its even worse when the A/C is running. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times to be told its the type of transmission it is (CVT). I know this is not the case when a person on a bicycle can take off at a red light faster then my car I know there id a problem. I know they recalled the transmission on years prior up to 2012 lancers but the 2013 has the same transmission”
NHTSA complaint #11232148, filed 2019-07, 57,006 miles“About a month ago service check engine light has been coming on and throws code p1875(damper speed sensor) . I've been told by Mitsubishi there is no fix for this other than purchasing a new $15,000 sst transmission from them. The car is not even worth that much by now. How is it that Mitsubishi does not have a fix for this issue?”
NHTSA complaint #11130276, filed 2018-09, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11003536Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle…
- 10240446Jul 21, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
- 10161371May 16, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Axle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the quantity of rear differential…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2016 | 21 | 70% |
| 2015 | 5 | 22% |
| 2014 | 6 | 38% |
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2012 | 6 | 32% |
| 2011 | 6 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 8% |
| 2009 | 14 | 14% |
| 2008 | 11 | 12% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 | 51 | 26% |
| 2002 | 22 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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