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The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 critical safety recall on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 2 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer has 2 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lancer | 24 | 6 |
| 2006 Lancer | 37 | 7 |
| 2007 Lancer (this page) | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 Lancer | 91 | 5 |
| 2009 Lancer | 121 | 8 |
| 2010 Lancer | 85 | 6 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 2 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 3 active recalls on file.
Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Headlights will not turn off even when the vehicle has been turned off. Cooling and heating system will not turn off even when the vehicle has been turned off. The heater will not heat vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v752000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The dealer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not…
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 2 owner complaints have been filed for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 2 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 2 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.