NHTSA Complaint #10851443 — 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10851443 |
| Vehicle | 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 49,900 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE RPMS INCREASED AND METAL FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,900.