What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

EPA figures for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

NHTSA gave the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Mitsubishi · 2012

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD.

4/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	24	33	28	317
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S6)	Regular	25	33	28	317
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	22	30	25	355
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic (AV-S6)	Regular	23	30	26	342
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM6)	Premium	18	25	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V069000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

26 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 6 Engine 5 Fuel/propulsion System 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.