Recalls ·2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — belts and associated pulleys. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints19
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling — Belts and associated pulleysCampaign 18V069000 · 26 Jan 2018

Problem: 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 belt to detach.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 32%
Engine5 · 26%
Vehicle speed control2 · 11%
Steering2 · 11%
Visibility/wiper2 · 11%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 11%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 5%
Structure1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

El carro cuando va subiendo cuesta largas no accelera se queda sin fuerza y dice que baje la velocidad si el solo lo baja y no permite acceleral y el motor tiene un ruido queno es normal ni lo hacia antes

Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a turn, a squeaking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer six times for the same malfunction. The technician was unable to locate or duplicate the problem.…

Steering · Sep 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that when the accelerator was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled with no warnings. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the central computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Engine · Sep 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. While driving approximately 30-40 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, there was a hesitation before the vehicle responded. The vehicle did not stall. Additionally, there was a rattling sound underneath the vehicle in close proximity to the engine. The…

Engine and engine cooling · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20121
20140
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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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