2017 Mitsubishi lancer problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Mitsubishi lancer get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Mitsubishi lancer at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 34 highway).

Q: How much is a 2017 Mitsubishi lancer worth?

Comparable 2017 Mitsubishi lancer listings run roughly $9,500–$13,000, typically around $11,085 (from 5 vehicles).

2017 Mitsubishi lancer at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints6

Combined29 mpg

Typical price$11,085

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2017 Mitsubishi lancer recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Mitsubishi lancer.

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.

2017 Mitsubishi lancer common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2017 Mitsubishi lancer MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg

City26 mpg

Highway34 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,125

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Mitsubishi lancer worth?

Low

$9,500

Typical price

$11,085

High

$13,000

From 5 comparable 2017 Mitsubishi lancer listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Mitsubishi lancer costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,625

Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,600

Total$12,225

Per mile$0.16

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 ($11,085) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,508), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.