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Mitsubishi Lancer by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 3 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer (2015–2017). The 2017 model is rated 26–30 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 3 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Mitsubishi Lancer years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Mitsubishi Lancer by model year
Model yearVersionsEPA combinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2017 Lancer326–30 mpg064/5
2016 Lancer525–30 mpg2304/5
2015 Lancer819–29 mpg2264/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Mitsubishi Lancer year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

  • 17V609000 — Electrical system: Starter assembly: Relay, reported Sep 29, 2017; model years 2015, 2016
  • 16V563000 — Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), reported Jul 28, 2016; model years 2016
  • 15V546000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly, reported Aug 31, 2015; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

  • FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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