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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 3 active recall campaigns on file and no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Photo: Klaus Nahr / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 · representative photo of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 3 active recalls on file — read those first.

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Should you avoid this 2011 Lancer Evolution?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 0 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.

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Active recalls showing 3 of 3

severe NHTSA 15V233000 April 20, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
severe NHTSA 14V562000 September 12, 2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
severe NHTSA 13V446000 September 19, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc

Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Only 0 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 0 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

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 Evolution 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 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 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.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Mitsubishi/Lancer Evolution. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Mitsubishi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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