2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2006: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2008 | 23 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
8 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi lancer evolution. While driving between 40-65 MPH and attempting to shift gears, the transmission would grind. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed because the srynco failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-29
I'm married. I like my car. I lived in belarus.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-12
I purchased a brand new vehicle in October of 2005 a 2006 Mitsubishi evolution mr. Around late December of 2005 the clutch would not go into 6TH gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-03-28
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 10 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
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My active central differential pump failed. About 4 months ago all of the fluid was gone so I refilled it. Last week it was empty again so I filled it and the fluid just dumped out on my driveway. The car only has 82000 miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-16
Electrical system
1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.