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Mitsubishi Lancer 2015–2017 (CY)
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- Price
- $17,595–$22,500
- MPG
- 30
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor tech
How it scores for you10 scores
Cheap, rugged, and one of the few budget sedans offering AWD, but a decade-old design, coarse CVT, and rental-grade cabin show exactly where the money went.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 3 recalls was serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +5 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 67% of cars we track.
12.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 3% of other sedans we track.
Respectable rear room for a compact, but the 12.3 cu ft trunk is small.
Solid chassis bones and rare available AWD, but the droning CVT and aged powertrains dull it.
A 2007-era cabin with small displays and few driver aids by 2015-2017 standards.
Noisy at speed with a firm, budget-grade ride and dated materials.
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls4 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
4 recalls · 2 common complaint areas across 2015–2016
- Powertrain — 21 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Powertrain: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (2016)
- Powertrain — 7 complaints (2015)
2017
No recorded issues.
2016
- RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission; power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)16V563000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicl
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay17V609000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain21 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
I bought this vehicle and few weeks later I noticed at a red light. When it turned green i hit the gas. My car took a few seconds, reved and then shot out into the lane. Since then it has had issues over 20 miles and when I stop its a few seconds for the car to accelerate and move which is scary on
2015
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly; parking brake15V546000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles
- RecallElectrical: starter assembly: relay17V609000
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain7 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Without any prior warning lights or issues with the car. While i drove to work, about 10-15 miles away or 20 min drive, i came to a stop at a red light and when it turned green the car could not get into 2nd gear and would juts rev mostly in place. First gear didnt really have any pull. After a few
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHEN I ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLS.AND THEN IT JERKS WHEN YOU DO ACCELERATE AND THIS MORNING IT STALLED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND I ALMOST GOT HIT I HAVE CONTACTED THE USED CAR LOT THAT I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS ISSUE I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR THREE DAYS AND I'VE CALLED IN 24 HOURS
Cost to own$17,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$17,595–$22,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,150/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
34
Combined MPG
30
Horsepower
168 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
12.3 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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