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1 active recall campaign on file, only 4 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
Limited NHTSA data — only 4 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall 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.
Acd pump fail pump failure due to known design flaw. Manufacturer fails to replace or rectify the design even with multiple cases of pump failure
The vehicle's right front lower control arm is no longer secured to it's inner rear mounting location at the front crossmember. This condition allows for unintended movement of the right front wheel and was caused by structural failure of the front crossmember at the control…
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Mitsubishi lancer evolution. While driving 65 MPH, the rpms increased and metal fragments were found under the vehicle. The engine caught fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The…
Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 4 owner complaints have been filed for the 2013 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.
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
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 4 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.