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Mitsubishi Lancer engine and engine cooling problems by year

53 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 9 Lancer model years. The most reported year is 2002 with 19 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2012 Lancer15%
2011 Lancer39%
2010 Lancer816%
2009 Lancer55%
2008 Lancer44%
2006 Lancer13%
2004 Lancer79%
2003 Lancer53%
2002 Lancer1913%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.