MYRModel Year Report

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

▲ Better than typical
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:08.304Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

70% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 1 complaint 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 2016: 30 complaints 2016 30 2017: 6 complaints
1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 1 complaint 2002: 148 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 80 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2008 2009: 98 complaints 2010: 51 complaints 2010 2011: 34 complaints 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 30 complaints 2016 30 2017: 6 complaints
1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2002: 148 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 80 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 91 complaints 2008 2009: 98 complaints 2009 2010: 51 complaints 2010 2011: 34 complaints 2011 2012: 19 complaints 2012 2013: 5 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 30 complaints 2016 30 2017: 6 complaints 2017

2016: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19961
20001
2002148
2003199
200480
200524
200637
20072
200891
200998
201051
201134
201219
20135
201416
201523
201630
20176

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

70% · 21 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I bought this vehicle and few weeks later I noticed at a red light. When it turned green i hit the gas. My car took a few seconds, reved and then shot out into the lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Purchased the vehicle with only 59K miles in May 2024. Transmission immediately started acting up, hesitating, jumping RPMs, and delayed acceleration and loss of power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-26

The light stating to service my transmission came on. The maintenance mileage was within stated parameters.service was completed, transmission fluid changed. Drove away and the light turned on. My transmission failed in April of 2019.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-02

Vehicle speed control

13% · 4 reports

Electrical system

13% · 4 reports

Engine

10% · 3 reports

Structure

7% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Show complaint excerpts

I've had the vehicle for 7 years and after inspection performed by the dealer, there is so much subframe rot that my car will not pass the next inspection due in April.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-09

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-08-15Power train16V563000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles.

    Remedy: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-10-24Electrical system17V609000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles.

    Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

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  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V563000 · Power train
  • Recall 17V609000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
2 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.