2007 Mitsubishi Lancer
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 148 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 91 |
| 2009 | 98 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
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Headlights will not turn off even when the vehicle has been turned off. Cooling and heating system will not turn off even when the vehicle has been turned off. The heater will not heat vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-07
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Air bags
1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V752000 (Air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-24
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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2016-07-19Air bags16V334000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
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2016-09-14Suspension16V458000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 16V334000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V458000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2007 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 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.