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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
26
Latest campaign
Sep 29, 2017

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system1Sep 29, 2017
Fuel system, gasoline1Aug 31, 2015

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 29, 2017Latest campaign
Sep 29, 201717V609000

Electrical system: starter assembly relay

If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V609000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
Filed under
Lancer, Lancer Evolution
Campaign
NHTSA 17V609000 · Sep 29, 2017
Aug 31, 201515V546000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly

Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V546000
What's wrong
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 have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
Risk
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
Filed under
Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart
Campaign
NHTSA 15V546000 · Aug 31, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component26

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
26Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train831000
Unknown or other623000
Electrical system623101
Engine519000
Air bags519402
Structure28100
Fuel/propulsion system28000
Visibility/wiper28101
Seat belts14000
Steering14000
Vehicle speed control14000
Suspension14100
Exterior lighting14101

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

  • Engine

    “Needs a new motor. I know other 2015 Mitsubishi lancers were recalled for the same reason and this one should be also.”

    Filed 07/16/2024 · ODI 11602757
  • Unknown or other

    “I was working on my 2015 Mitsubishi this weekend when i noticed how bad the rear subframe is rusted away. It actually has a crack along it from rusting.”

    Filed 09/12/2023 · ODI 11544052
  • Structure

    “The rear crossmember subframe is rusted out very badly, and has all the rear axel and components attached to it. This is very unacceptable for car that cost nearly 40 grand.”

    Filed 05/01/2023 · ODI 11519910

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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recent, 17V609000 (reported September 29, 2017), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (31%). 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 2015 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.

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