2015 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 66 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–29 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.