2016 Mitsubishi lancer
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mitsubishi lancer is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2016 Mitsubishi lancer at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2016 Mitsubishi lancer recalls 2
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Fix: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2016 Mitsubishi lancer common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Mitsubishi lancer MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Mitsubishi lancer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Mitsubishi lancer trims & engines on record
2016 Mitsubishi lancer vehicles on record
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2016 Mitsubishi lancer — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Mitsubishi lancer have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi lancer. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi lancer?
Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, structure.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Mitsubishi lancer get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Mitsubishi lancer at about 27 mpg combined (24 city / 32 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.