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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 27 MPG.
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 | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 | 329 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 25 | 355 |
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. (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
EPA figures for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback reach 27 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 Sportback?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (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.