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ProblemsByVin Index / 2013-MITSUBISHI-LANCER / COMPLAINTS
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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer owner complaints

5 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

other 2 complaints shown

09/23/2019 140,000 mi ODI #11257261.0

Vehicle has overheated on the highway,. Once it did turn off while driving on the highway while I was driving my children to school. I have had to replace the battery more often, even though the batteries were still good. There is an issue with diagnostic code p0420, it seems to be the catalyst converter and 02 sensors in take and out take. When the air conditioner is on the vehicle makes a loud clicking noise and sometimes the vehicle turns off. When I reverse, the vehicle also turns off.

06/10/2020 30,000 mi ODI #11328225.0

Master cylinder clutch is faulty causing the problems in shifting out of park. An article online stated there was a recall from 2008-2013 regarding this issue. Why is my VIN not included in the recall. Per web article retrieved 06/10/2020 : https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2008-13-Mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-recalled-because-clutch-master-cylinder-can-fail.html, written by [xxx] 10/28/2013 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

powertrain 2 complaints shown

09/18/2018 83,000 mi ODI #11130276.0

About a month ago service check engine light has been coming on and throws code p1875(damper speed sensor) . I've been told by Mitsubishi there is no fix for this other than purchasing a new $15,000 sst transmission from them. The car is not even worth that much by now. How is it that Mitsubishi does not have a fix for this issue?

07/15/2019 57,006 mi ODI #11232148.0

When taking off from a stop car has severe hesitation when accelerating and shifting. Its even worse when the a/c is running. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times to be told its the type of transmission it is (CVT). I know this is not the case when a person on a bicycle can take off at a red light faster then my car I know there id a problem. I know they recalled the transmission on years prior up to 2012 lancers but the 2013 has the same transmission

airbags 1 complaint shown

04/08/2019 115,600 mi ODI #11194771.0

Takata recall- ABS light is on per recall it has to do with air bag inflator in other Mitsubishi cars. Also the stalls and shuts down and over heats. This has been noticed. This is the time it happened.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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