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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

2004–2014 · 20 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
24
Best
27
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 2004 through 2014. Over this period, the Lancer Sportback has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 24 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,400222825MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,200243227MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6) • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6) • Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6) • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG

Historical Efficiency

2014
27
2013
27
2012
27
2011
27
2010
23
2009
23
2006
22
2005
22
2004
22

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Lancer Sportback) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer/Lancer Sportback/ Lancer Evolution grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
534
Total Deaths
330

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.4%
Speeding Involved
17.2%
DUI Involved
16.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
11%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes44
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2022
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2021
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2020
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.85
2019
Fatal Crashes36
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2018
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2017
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2016
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2015
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2014
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.64
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2009
9
2006
1
2004
7
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