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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly referred to as the "Lancer Evo", "LanEvo" or "Evo", is a sports sedan and rally car based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 until 2016. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 |
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
4 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
EPA figures for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reach 19 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 Evolution?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. 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 Evolution?
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, most often about: Power Train, Electronic Stability Control (esc), Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (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.