2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER
The 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (3 complaints), Power Train (2 complaints), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Vehicle shudders and surges while driving almost rubber banding. Mechanic showing code for fluid pressure sensor. Call to local Mitsubishi dealer said transmission needs to be replaced and since we are 2nd owners the 100k mile powertrain warranty doesn’t apply. This vehicle has 81k miles and it’s already fried and Mitsubishi doesn’t care unless we buy a new one.
The transmission has a severe shudder and lack of power. The malfunction occurs frequently and most recently has occurred while making a left turn in an intersection when the vehicle suddenly stumbled in the middle of the intersection with oncoming traffic nearing. The problem has been confirmed by Mitsubishi with a TSB released regarding the affected vehicles TSB-22-23-001REV, however, they refuse to do anything since the vehicle is no longer under warranty. The check engine light appears when the issues occurs, code "P084a" along with the "Service Transmission" indicator on the instrument cluster.
I was in 2 auto accidents within the same vehicle within the last month and the airbags didn't deploy either time.
Airbag light came on saying there is something wrong with my car. No recalls for this vehicle even though this is a huge safety concern and is by default a problem with how the manufacturer made the vehicle.
Safety Rating for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER
The 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-20-52B-001 — AIR BAGS
This TSB updates the Interior and Supplemental Restraint System sections of the affected Service Manuals to update the Side Airbag Replacement Procedure. These changes are being made because the Side Airbag Module is now available as a single unit.
TSB-20-52B-001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This TSB updates the Interior and Supplemental Restraint System sections of the affected Service Manuals to update the Side Airbag Replacement Procedure. These changes are being made because the Side Airbag Module is now available as a single unit.
TSB-19-00-001 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the General section of the affected Service Manual, to add new model codes to vehicle information.
TSB-19-42A-005 — STRUCTURE
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body Color section of the affected Body Repair Manual, to add body color information for 2017 models.
TSB-19-42A-005 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body Color section of the affected Body Repair Manual, to add body color information for 2017 models.
TSB1942B003 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.
TIN-18-54-003REV — EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers, informing them of an update for the Display Audio System w/Smartphone Link unit if the customer complains of a rear view camera freezing issue while backing up. Steps are provided to help complete the update. This notice is a revision of...
DASPartNumberIns — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This is a communication sent to dealers, to request inspection of certain vehicles to verify that they've received the correct audio unit.
TSB-16-00-009 — EQUIPMENT
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES DEALERS THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2017 LANCER.
TSB-16-00-010 — EQUIPMENT
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES DEALERS THE NEW MODEL FEATURES AND SERVICE INFORMATION FOR THE 2017 LANCER.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI LANCER
- 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER — 26 complaints
- 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER — 9 complaints
- 2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER — 23 complaints
- 2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER — 36 complaints
- 2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER — 38 complaints
- 2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER (current)
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