2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

The 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION, potentially affecting up to 10,474 vehicles.

Recall 13V446000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

November 12, 2013 | 10,474 vehicles affected

Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

Consequence: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Component	Complaints	Fires
Power Train	2	0
Engine	1	1
Suspension	1	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11520697 | SUSPENSION | May 5, 2023 | N/A miles

The vehicle's right front lower control arm is no longer secured to it's inner rear mounting location at the front crossmember. This condition allows for unintended movement of the right front wheel and was caused by structural failure of the front crossmember at the control arm to chassis attachment point due to corrosion exactly as described in SR-20-003REV_2. SR-20-003REV_2 only applies to certain earlier model year vehicles of the same type and design (Lancer model years 2008-2010). Later model years 2011-2015 are not mentioned in SR-20-003REV_2. The subject of this complaint is a 2013 Lancer Evolution. SR-20-003REV_2 should be expanded to include newer model year vehicles as the remaining fleet continues to age and deteriorate. A Mitsubishi dealer has confirmed the problem. Repair estimate out of pocket cost exceeds $5500.00 (replacement parts plus 25 hours labor). The vehicle is now considered unsafe to operate on public roads and must be towed away from the dealer.

#11016098 | POWER TRAIN | August 18, 2017 | 70,100 miles

ACD PUMP FAIL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO KNOWN DESIGN FLAW. MANUFACTURER FAILS TO REPLACE OR RECTIFY THE DESIGN EVEN WITH MULTIPLE CASES OF PUMP FAILURE

#10851443 | ENGINE | March 24, 2016 | 49,900 miles Fire

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.

#10651868 | POWER TRAIN | November 1, 2014 | 9,000 miles

THE AYC PUMP FAILED. *TR

Safety Rating for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-14-54-010 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

July 1, 2014

MITSUBISHI: CORRECTED INFORMATION REGARDING HEADLAMP RLEAY CIRCUIT IN VEHICLE SERVICE MANUALS. MODEL 2009-2014 OUTLANDER, LANCER, LANCER SPORTBACK, LANCER EVOLUTION. *PE

SC-13-004 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

December 19, 2013

This Service Campaign Bulletin provides field fix procedures for reprogramming the ECM with new software to address false MIL illumination with torque monitor P1241 (2008-2010 models) or P061A (2011-2014 models) stored in memory.

TSB-13-42A-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

January 8, 2013

Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain components using coin-type lithium batteries have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.

TSB-12-31-002 — WHEELS

December 11, 2012

This bulletin advises that tire chains are NOT approved for use on any 2013 Mitsubishi vehicle.

TSB-12-42A-003 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

October 9, 2012

The front fender removal and installation illustration is incomplete in the service manual. This TSB provides the missing information.

TSB-12-42A-003 — STRUCTURE