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2007 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
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 September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
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.
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Should you avoid this 2007 Lancer?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 2 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2007 Lancer· electrical
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…
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An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Common questions
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
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.
Should you avoid the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
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.
What should I check before buying a used 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
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.
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer a good used car to buy?
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.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Mitsubishi Lancer has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
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.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 21 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Mitsubishi/Lancer.
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