Are Mitsubishis reliable?

Newer Mitsubishis (Eclipse Cross, Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Mirage, Mirage G4, Outlander, and Outlander Sport) do not share one complaint pattern. 3 of the 6 models average fewer owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Lancer and Outlander average more owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Mirage G4 is about the same in the newer years as in the older ones. Lancer Evolution does not cover enough model years for that comparison.

Models

7

Model years

2012–2026

Data as of 2026-10-16.

Record by model

The table gives each model up to three years with the fewest complaints per year, and the year with the most, each counted from complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left off that list. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market cars on this page. A model with more cars on the road produces more filings. How we count.

Complaints per year

1'12'135'148'151'164'173'182'191'20'211'222'232'24'25'26

Each bar is the median of the models with complaints on file for that year, not weighted by how many of those cars were sold. A year with no complaint file is left blank.

Recalls by model year

14'1216'1315'1419'1519'169'1712'187'194'201'218'222'231'241'251'26

A campaign that covers more than one model is counted on each.

What owners file about

Powertrain
220
Air bags
126
Structure
95
Unknown or other
90
Electrical system
76
Service brakes
60
Engine
58
Visibility and wipers
32

Frequently asked questions

Are Mitsubishis reliable?

Newer Mitsubishis (Eclipse Cross, Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Mirage, Mirage G4, Outlander, and Outlander Sport) do not share one complaint pattern. 3 of the 6 models average fewer owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Lancer and Outlander average more owner complaints per year in the newer years than in the older years. Mirage G4 is about the same in the newer years as in the older ones. Lancer Evolution does not cover enough model years for that comparison.