Model year guide

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 22 on record.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints45
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$22,934

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls 3

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor NHTSA Campaign #15V233000 · manufacturer #SR-15-003 · 20/04/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outla…

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys NHTSA Campaign #14V562000 · manufacturer #SR-14-009 · 12/09/2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if e…

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820…

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #13V446000 · manufacturer #SR-13-009 · 19/09/2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6) or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Low
$20,100
Typical price
$22,934
High
$25,250

From 22 comparable 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,250
Total$30,000
Per mile$0.40

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,934) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,683), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 116

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 116.

This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.

Bulletin TSB-16-54-001REV · Electrical System · Jul 2024

Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the Differential Mount Bracket Bush of the Rear Axle Differential Carrier Assembly in the applicable Service Manual sections.

Bulletin TSB-24-27-001 · Power Train · Mar 2024

This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.

Bulletin TSB-23-22-001 · Power Train · Jul 2023

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

Bulletin DEALER LETTER · Equipment · Jul 2023

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

Bulletin TSB-23-00-004 · Structure · Apr 2023

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (…

Bulletin TSB-23-00-001 · Equipment · Apr 2023

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

Bulletin DEALER LETTER · Equipment · Apr 2023

This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.

Bulletin TSB-11-66-001REV · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2023

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.

Bulletin TIN-23-66-001 · Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2023

This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)

Bulletin TSB-23-11-001 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2023

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LANCER EVOLUTION AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating con…

Transport Canada #2018588 · Oct 2018

Airbag

On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, a mixture of snow, water and road-salt solution may infiltrate between the front impact sensor and the bracket that attaches it to the vehicle. Over time, repeated freezing/thawing cycles could cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. In the event of a cr…

Transport Canada #2016382 · Jul 2016

Engine

On certain vehicles, the drive belt material may cause abnormal pulley wear. If the vehicle is driven under this condition, the drive belt may become damaged from the worn pulley and detach, affecting electrical charging system and cooling system function and would illuminate the engine warning lamp(s) on the instrument panel. This could result in battery depletion and an overh…

Transport Canada #2014397 · Sep 2014

Powertrain

On certain vehicles, the clutch master cylinder may fail, resulting in an inability to disengage the clutch or to shift gears. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, increased stopping distances and engine stalling. Such an occurrence could increase the risk of a crash causing injury or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder.

Transport Canada #2013316 · Sep 2013

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly referred to as the "Lancer Evo", "LanEvo" or "Evo", is a sports sedan and rally car based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 until 2016. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All generations use two-litre intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution trims & engines on record

Trims
GSR · MR
Engines
2.0L

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles on record

Other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Across all 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Comparable 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings run roughly $20,100–$25,250, typically around $22,934 (from 22 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.