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2015 Mitsubishi Lancer reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 Lancer years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Relay.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
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Complaints

26

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 26), then Electrical system (6) and Air bags (5). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Lancer has 23 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 30 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall electrical system, starter, relay 2017-09-29 · NHTSA campaign 17V609000
Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
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.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Powertrain
8
Electrical system
6
Air bags
5
Engine
5
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Structure
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Exterior lighting
1
Seat belts
1
Speed control
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Needs a new motor. I know other 2015 Mitsubishi lancers were recalled for the same reason and this one should be also."
    Engine · filed 2024-07-16
  • "I was working on my 2015 Mitsubishi this weekend when i noticed how bad the rear subframe is rusted away. It actually has a crack along it from rusting. I do know there was a recall on the from crossmember for the same…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2023-09-12
  • "The rear crossmember subframe is rusted out very badly, and has all the rear axel and components attached to it. This is very unacceptable for car that cost nearly 40 grand."
    Structure · filed 2023-05-01
  • "About 3 weeks ago I notice that the driver seat belt didn’t wanted to click to fasten the seat belt. I notice for sometime now that the car sometimes. Kind of stall then you have to step on the gas pedal to proceed and…"
    Seat belts, Engine · filed 2022-06-27
  • "Without any prior warning lights or issues with the car. While i drove to work, about 10-15 miles away or 20 min drive, i came to a stop at a red light and when it turned green the car could not get into 2nd gear and…"
    Powertrain · filed 2022-05-12

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Lancer 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 26 33 29 MPG $2250
Lancer 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 23 30 26 MPG $2500
Lancer 2.4L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $2600
Lancer 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed Front-wheel drive 24 33 28 MPG $2300
Lancer all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $4000
Lancer all-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) All-wheel drive 22 28 25 MPG $2600
Lancer Evolution 2L, 4-cyl Manual 5-speed All-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $4200
Lancer Evolution 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $4200

Specs and fitment

9th generation (CY/CZ), 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan, Hatchback
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L/2.4L NA; turbo/Ralliart viscosities differ) , 4.5 qt capacity
Tire size 205/60R16, 215/45R18, 245/40R18 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-069 covers certain 2009-2012 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles among other Mitsubishi models with 4B11 or 4B12 engines: the drive-belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. Dealers replace the belt tensioner with an improved design. The campaign's published unit count is shared across Lancer, Outlander, Lancer Sportback, and Outlander Sport. Recall 17V-609 covers certain 2015-2016 Lancer vehicles among other Mitsubishi models: defective relays can cause an engine stall, reduced power, or overheating; dealers replace the affected relays.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 6 Lancer years on this site. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Relay.

What are common problems with a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (8 of 26), then Electrical system (6) and Air bags (5). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Lancer has 23 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 30 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer been recalled?

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer is 23.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Mitsubishi Lancer use?

Many 2.0L/2.4L NA engines use 0W-20 with about 4.5 qt; turbo and Ralliart trims may specify different viscosities—check the manual.

What tire sizes fit the Lancer?

OE sizes range from 205/60R16 on base trims to 245/40R18 on sport packages; confirm on the placard.

What recalls affect the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Recall 18V-069 covers certain 2009-2012 Lancer models for accessory drive belt tensioner flange cracks (shared with Outlander family), and 17V-609 covers certain 2015-2016 Lancer vehicles for relay failures that can stall the engine.