VEHICLE WILL AT RANDOM MAKE A CLICKING NOISE, WHILE ALL LIGHTS ON DASH WILL FLICKER ON & OFF. IF CAR IS IN DRIVE, IT WILL NOT SHUT OFF. HOWEVER, WHEN IN PARK, IF THE CLICKING/FLASHING OCCURS, THE CAR WILL SHUTOFF & NOT TURN BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MITSUBISHI DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, TO WHICH THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER SOLVED. CAR HAS BEEN STALLED OUT COMPLETELY (WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL EXCEPT CLI…
2015 mitsubishi Lancer electrical problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
WHEN I ACCELERATE THE CAR STALLS.AND THEN IT JERKS WHEN YOU DO ACCELERATE AND THIS MORNING IT STALLED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND I ALMOST GOT HIT I HAVE CONTACTED THE USED CAR LOT THAT I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS ISSUE I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR THREE DAYS AND I'VE CALLED IN 24 HOURS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR IT'S DANGEROUS.IN THIS HAPPENS IN SUBDIVISIONS IT HAPPENS IN RESIDENTIAL ARE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CELLULAR TELEPHONE WAS CONNECTED TO THE CIGARETTE OUTLET FOR CHARGING. THE AREA NEAR THE RADIO AND CIGARETTE LIGHTER BECAME VERY HOT. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE CHARGER FROM THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER FOR IT TO COOL OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE V…
I DIDN'T THINK NOTHING OF IT UNTIL IT HAPPENED EVERY SINGLE TIME I TRIED TO TALK WITH MY BLUETOOTH ON. EVERY SINGLE TIME THAT I HAVE MY IPHONE 6S PLUS CONNECTED TO MY BLUETOOTH ON MY 15 LANCER, IT ALWAYS DISCONNECTS AND THEN RECONNECTS IN A FEW SECONDS OR RIGHT UNDER A MINUTE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN WHERE I DIDN'T HAVE GOOD SERVICE, BUT THEN IT STARTED HAPPENING WHEN I WAS IN TOWN W…
THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 15 LANCER ARE RIDICULOUSLY DIM! I PURCHASED MY 15 LANCER IN OCTOBER 15 AND HIT TWO DEER WITHIN TWO MONTHS OF HAVING IT! I HAD NEVER HIT ANYTHING SINCE I STARTED DRIVING, OVER 8 YEARS NOW, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I GET THE LANCER, I HIT NOT ONE, BUT TWO DEER! SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT! I CAN BARELY SEE AT NIGHT AND NOW I HATE DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN I USED TO LOVE IT! SOMETHING HAS…
THERE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WITH THE CAR AND ANY CELL PHONE I TRY TO HAVE CONNECTED WITH THE CAR. MITSUBISHI TOLD ME IT WAS THE CELL PHONES FAULT NOT THE CAR. SO I WENT AND BOUGHT AN IPHONE 6S AND GOT RID OF MY GALAXY S5. TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM BUT STILL THE PHONE REFUSES TO STAY CONNECTED TO THE CAR. THIS CREATES A HUGE ISSUE WITH TALKING AND TALKING ON THE PHONE…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 mitsubishi Lancer?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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