MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer

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1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:07.608Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Lancer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2000: 1 complaints 2002: 148 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 80 complaints 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 98 complaints 2009 2010: 51 complaints 2011: 34 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 29 complaints 2017: 6 complaints 2017
1996: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
20001
2002148
2003199
200480
200524
200637
20072
200891
200998
201051
201134
201219
20135
201416
201523
201629
20176

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001219

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Mitsubishi Lancer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2011 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2002 ● 2009

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.