Model year guide

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 130 on record.

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

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

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.

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.

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 14

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 14.

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

Bulletin TSB-22-54-003 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2022

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT253 · Equipment · Nov 2019

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

Bulletin TSB-19-00-008 · Equipment · Jul 2019

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT237 · Equipment · Feb 2018

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT218 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Wheels, Power Train · Aug 2015

This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

Bulletin TSB-15-54-004 · Equipment · Jul 2015

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT217 · Seats, Power Train, Fuel System, Gasoline · Jul 2015

This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.

Bulletin TTIndex12 · Equipment · Mar 2013

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT195 · Wheels, Steering, Power Train · Mar 2013

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT194 · Power Train, Electrical System, Back Over Prevention · Feb 2013

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

About the Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.

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

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles on record

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1996 Mitsubishi Lancer — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling.

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