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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the wiper link rod with a countermeasure one, and will replace the wiper motor crank arm with a new one.
On certain vehicles, the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack over time due to repetitive high load operations and stress concentration. This could cause the drive belt to detach, leading to battery depletion, which would result in a loss of motive power and a loss of power steering assist. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auto tensioner with a countermeasure unit.
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, a mixture of snow, water and road-salt solution may infiltrate between the front impact sensor and the bracket that attaches it to the vehicle. Over time, repeated freezing/thawing cycles could cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. In the event of a crash, this could result in delayed deployment of the driver and passenger front airbags which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front impact sensor and replace it if it is found to be cracked. An updated designed bracket and cover will also be installed.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. An incorrectly manufactured turn signal lever could cause the auto-cancel function to become inoperative. The vehicle operator will, however, continue to be able to manually cancel the turn signals. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the turn signal lever.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
Due to an inappropriate programming of the electrical control unit (ECU), even if the battery is deteriorated or used up, the ECU may stop the engine while circulating. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured from June 2010 to April 2018.. Types: - EC-type approval number: e1*2007/46*0368*00, e1*2007/46*0951*00, e1*2001/116*0441*00; - Model: ASX (GA1W, 2011 to 2017), Lancer (CY1A, CY6A, 2011), Lancer Sportback (CX1A, CX6A, 2011) and Space Star (A03A, 2013 to 2018).
The flange area of the engine's multi-belt auto tensioner may crack under high-load driving conditions, which may cause the drive-belt to fall off. Production: Model year: ASX (2011–2012), Lancer (2008-2012), Outlander (2008-2012); ; VIN: JMBXTCW5W9F004919. Production period: 08/04/2009.. Types: EC-type approval number: e1*2001/116*0482*01; Model: ASX (GA0W), Lancer (CY0A), Outlander (CW0W);.
Due to temperature and humidity, the adhesive material between the sunroof glass and its outer frame may weaken. Production: Model year: 2008-2009 (Lancer), 2009-2010 (Lancer Sportback), 2006-2012 (Outlander) . Types: EC-type approval number: e1*2001/116*0406*00; e21*NKS*0001*01; Model: Lancer (CY0A), Lancer Sportback (CX0A), Outlander (CW0W);.
Production: Model years: ASX: 2011, Lancer: 2008 - 2011, Lancer Sportback: 2009 - 2011, Lancer Evolution: 2008 - 2011, Outlander: 2006 - 2011.. Types: ASX (GA0W), Lancer (CY0W), Lancer Sportback (CX0W), Evolution (CZ4A) and Outlander (CW0W).
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain