Mitsubishi · Lancer · 2013
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
0
Recalls
5
Complaints
4/5
NCAP overall
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has no recalls and 5 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. One stored NHTSA configuration has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, not a rating for all versions. Most frequent stored component label: power train (1 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD NCAP Vehicle ID: 7197
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is power train with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 5 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA rating for one stored configuration, not all versions.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are power train (1), unknown or other (1), power train,engine (1).
- Vehicle
- 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 5
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- 4/5. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD. NCAP Vehicle ID: 7197.
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD NCAP Vehicle ID: 7197
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
5 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 10, 2020
MASTER CYLINDER CLUTCH IS FAULTY CAUSING THE PROBLEMS IN SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. AN ARTICLE ONLINE STATED THERE WAS A RECALL FROM 2008-2013 REGARDING THIS ISSUE. WHY IS MY VIN NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PER WEB ARTICLE RETRIEVED 06/10/2020 : HTTPS://WWW.EDMUNDS.COM/CAR-NEWS/200...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 20, 2019
VEHICLE HAS OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY,. ONCE IT DID TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY MORE OFTEN, EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERIES WERE STILL GOOD. THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH DIAGNOSTIC CODE P0420, IT SEEMS TO ...
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POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
May 12, 2019
WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP CAR HAS SEVERE HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AND SHIFTING. ITS EVEN WORSE WHEN THE A/C IS RUNNING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES TO BE TOLD ITS THE TYPE OF TRANSMISSION IT IS (CVT). I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE CASE WHEN A PERSON ON A BICYC...
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AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Mar 22, 2019
TAKATA RECALL- ABS LIGHT IS ON PER RECALL IT HAS TO DO WITH AIR BAG INFLATOR IN OTHER MITSUBISHI CARS. ALSO THE STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN AND OVER HEATS. THIS HAS BEEN NOTICED. THIS IS THE TIME IT HAPPENED.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 2, 2018
ABOUT A MONTH AGO SERVICE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND THROWS CODE P1875(DAMPER SPEED SENSOR) . I'VE BEEN TOLD BY MITSUBISHI THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS OTHER THAN PURCHASING A NEW $15,000 SST TRANSMISSION FROM THEM. THE CAR IS NOT EVEN WORTH THAT MUCH BY NOW. HOW IS IT...
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2013 Mitsubishi models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
NHTSA has received 5 owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Our stored NHTSA record for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Stored NHTSA configuration: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD. NCAP Vehicle ID: 7197. Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer are power train (1 reports), unknown or other (1 reports), power train,engine (1 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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