2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK

1 recalls — 0 complaints

18V069000 Jan 26, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive b... Read more
Consequence
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
141,053 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 24.0 32.0 27.0 Regular $2,200
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 28.0 25.0 Regular $2,400

CO2 Emissions: 329.1 g/mile (Small Station Wagons)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK across all model years (2009–2012).

14 Total Recalls
19 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 0 3 View
2012 (current) 1 0
2011 3 0 View
2010 7 2 View
2009 3 0 View
2004 0 14 View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
OUTLANDER 352 1,784 View
OUTLANDER PHEV 157 36 View
ECLIPSE 131 2,788 View
OUTLANDER SPORT 91 719 View
LANCER 69 1,136 View
GALANT 65 2,435 View
MIRAGE 53 941 View
MONTERO 47 994 View