Mitsubishi Lancer

20022017 · 64 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
25
Best
30

The Mitsubishi Lancer has been tested by the EPA across 64 different configurations spanning model years 2002 through 2017. Over this period, the Lancer has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 25 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
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,000273430MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,000273430MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2016
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300243126MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,050263329MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2015
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2014
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,500222824MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202722MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300243126MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202723MPG
2003
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2003
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2002
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212623MPG
2002
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG

Historical Efficiency

2017
30
2016
30
2015
29
2014
28
2013
28
2012
28
2011
28
2010
26
2009
25
2008
24
2007
26
2006
26
2005
26
2004
27
2003
26
2002
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Lancer) 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. 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
1,563
Total Deaths
1,026

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.1%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
18.2%
DUI Involved
20.0%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
15%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes135
Fatalities
81
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2022
Fatal Crashes138
Fatalities
90
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2021
Fatal Crashes138
Fatalities
114
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2020
Fatal Crashes183
Fatalities
147
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2019
Fatal Crashes138
Fatalities
84
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2018
Fatal Crashes120
Fatalities
84
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2017
Fatal Crashes183
Fatalities
111
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2016
Fatal Crashes159
Fatalities
81
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2015
Fatal Crashes189
Fatalities
120
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2014
Fatal Crashes180
Fatalities
114
Deaths/Crash
0.63

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2016
1
2015
1
2014
2
2009
3
2008
7
2006
1
2005
1
2004
2
2003
3
2002
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory