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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

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

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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)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.