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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 5, 201818V220000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V220000
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| Sep 14, 201717V569000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V569000
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| Jun 23, 201616V458000 | Suspension: front control armA detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V458000
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| May 23, 201616V334000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V334000
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| May 11, 200909E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E025000
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| Jul 17, 200606E064000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E064000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Lancer, Lancer Evolution. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component71
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 16 | 23 |
| Suspension | 12 | 17 |
| Power train | 12 | 17 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 15 |
| Structure | 7 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 2 | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 | 3 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Lancer, Lancer Evolution.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, she heard abnormal loud grinding sounds coming from underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle.”
- Suspension
“When doing routine repair on the control arms, it was noted that there is a ginormous rust hole in the subframe where the control arm connects to aforementioned subframe”
- Structure
“My lancer has very bad rear end chassis rust where the rear subframe is fastened to the monobody. In this area all the suspension components and rear drivetrain are located.”
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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recent, 18V220000 (reported April 5, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (3), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 71 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.