Mitsubishi
Lancer
Mitsubishi Lancer: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2002–2017
New registrations (EU)2000–2020, 2022
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Grand Lancer Tenth generation2017–2024
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CS8A |
| Production | 2017 – April 2024 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Engines | 1.8 L 4J10 I4 |
| Transmissions | Jatco CVT8 automatic (INVECS-III) |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm |
| Length | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,330–1,415 kg |
| Assembly | Taiwan: Yangmei (China Motor) |
| Designer | Sin Ko at Pininfarina (2015) |
Mitsubishi Lancer – Ninth generation2007–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–2019 |
| Model years | 2008–2020 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi GS platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L 4A91 MIVEC I4 1.6 L 4A92 MIVEC I4 1.8 L 4B10 MIVEC I4 1.8 L 4J10 MIVEC I4 2.0 L 4B11 MIVEC I4 2.0 L 4B11T MIVEC turbo I4 2.4 L 4B12 MIVEC I4 Diesel 1.8 L 4N13 DI-D turbo I4 2.0 L VW BWC DI-D PD turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (1.5, 1.6 gasoline and EVO X models only) 6-speed manual (1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 gasoline and diesel models only) 6-speed Ralliart TC-SST (EVO X models only) 4-speed automatic (INVECS-II, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 liters gasoline models only) CVT automatic with 6-speed manual mode or CVT low gear (INVECS-III, 1.8 and 2.4 liters gasoline models only) |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm |
| Length | Sedan: 4,570 mm 4,625 mm (2016 facelift) Sportback: 4,585 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | Sedan: 1,490 mm Sportback: 1,515 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,230–1,415 kg 1,570–1,593 kg (Ralliart) |
| Assembly | Japan: Kurashiki (Mizushima Plant) Brazil: Catalão (MMC Automotores: 2014–2019) China: Fuzhou (Soueast) Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor (Proton) Philippines: Cainta (MMPC: 2008–2014) Taiwan: Yangmei (CMC) Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) |
| Designer | Omer Halilhodžić (2004) Norihiko Yoshimine |
Mitsubishi Lancer – Eighth generation2000–2015
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2010 (Japan) 2002–2012 (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand) 2006–2013 (India) 2000–2007 (US) 2002–2015 (Venezuela) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | CS2A–CS9W |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.3 L 4G13 I4 1.5 L 4G15 I4 1.6 L 4G18 I4 1.8 L 4G93 I4 1.8 L 4G93T turbo I4 2.0 L 4G94 I4 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.4 L 4G69 I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 4-speed INVECS-II automatic CVT automatic (INVECS-III) |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Length | 4,495–4,605 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,375–1,425 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,399 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Okazaki (Nagoya Plant) India: Tiruvallur (Hindustan) Indonesia: Pademangan, North Jakarta (PT. Krama Yudha Kesuma Motor: until June 2005) Philippines: Cainta (2008–2012) China: Fuzhou (Soueast) Taiwan: Yangmei (China Motor) Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor Venezuela: Barcelona (MMC Automotriz) Vietnam: Dĩ An, Bình Dương (Vinastar) |
| Designer | Shuzo Akamine (1997) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2017 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2006, 2009–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2006, 2008–2009 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2008–2009 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2002–2007 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +2 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 7.1–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2008–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–9.8 L/100 km | 8.7–10.7 L/100 km | 6.9–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2012–2017 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 7.8–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006, 2009–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2009–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2006, 2008–2009 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2009 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.4–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2002–2007 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
| +2 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2018 | Petrol | 1590 cm³ | 86 kW (117 PS) | 1335–1375 kg | 128–133 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013, 2015–2017 | Petrol | 1590 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1335–1375 kg | 128–134 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2017 | Petrol | 1798 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1380–1450 kg | 148–163 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2012–2013, 2016 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1590 cm³ | 86 kW (117 PS) | 1335–1375 kg | 132 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 217 kW (295 PS) | 1635–1665 kg | 240–250 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1798 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1473–1553 kg | 117–145 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1798 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1460–1535 kg | 136–145 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2012 | Petrol | 1798 cm³ | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1395–1430 kg | 181–188 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 1499 cm³ | – | 1305–1345 kg | 144–156 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | – | 1500–1540 kg | 163–170 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2017 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Manual, CVT, Automated manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 113 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 198–708 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,605–2,690 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,499–1,968 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 85–110 kW (116–150 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,305–1,553 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,635 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2002–2017 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2020, 2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 285 | 2003, 2009, 2010 |
| Engine and cooling | 155 | 2002, 2009, 2010 |
| Visibility and wipers | 154 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Airbags | 115 | 2002, 2004, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 87 | 2003, 2004, 2009 |
| Suspension | 81 | 2002, 2003, 2008 |
| Brakes | 75 | 2002, 2008, 2009 |
| Body and structure | 72 | 2002, 2003, 2008 |
| Steering | 54 | 2002, 2003, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 48 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2017: 1064 complaints, 103 with a crash and 15 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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