NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2009–2015

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 35 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, covering model years 2009 to 2015. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (23), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
35 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
6 model years with data (2009–2015)

most complaints: 2009 (23 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (27 complaints)
latest recall 15V546000 (reported Aug 31, 2015)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 23 of 35, or 65.7%. Next come 2010 (4) and 2012 (4). The fewest are for 2014, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2009	23	0	0	0	0
2010	4	0	0	0	0
2011	3	0	0	0	0
2012	4	0	0	0	0
2014	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	35	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart components

top 11 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 27 complaints (77.1% of all 35), followed by Steering (5) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaints (top 11)

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaints (top 11)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	27	77.1%
Steering	5	14.3%
Unknown or Other	3	8.6%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	2	5.7%
Engine	2	5.7%
Fuel System, Gasoline	2	5.7%
Air Bags	1	2.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1	2.9%
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1	2.9%
Suspension	1	2.9%
Traction Control System	1	2.9%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Lancer Ralliart, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2015. The 2009 and 2014 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s										2009: 2 campaigns
2010s	2010: 1 campaign	2011: 1 campaign	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: 2 campaigns	2015: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 15V546000
Reported Aug 31, 2015
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly; Parking Brake
Model years 2014–2015
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.
Consequence:
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-009.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 14V562000
Reported Sep 12, 2014
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys
Model years 2009–2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Consequence:
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 14V281000
Reported May 27, 2014
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections
Model year 2014
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the crossmember brace.
Consequence:
Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
Remedy:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer notified owners in July 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-004.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 09V349000
Reported Sep 8, 2009
Fuel System, Other › Delivery
Model year 2009
Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. The manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.
Consequence:
If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy:
The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2009. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, covering model years 2009 to 2015. The most recent, 15V546000, was reported on August 31, 2015 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2009 and 2014 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 23 of the 35 complaints in NHTSA’s file (65.7%). The next are 2010 (4) and 2012 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 27 complaints, or 77.1% of all 35. Steering (5) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mitsubishi dealer.

How many Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 35 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Mitsubishi models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Mitsubishi VIN decoder with every Mitsubishi model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995–2012 · 26 recalls · 1,914 complaints
Mitsubishi Galant 1995–2012 · 22 recalls · 1,419 complaints
Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2026 · 41 recalls · 1,319 complaints
Mitsubishi Lancer 1996–2017 · 15 recalls · 865 complaints
Mitsubishi Montero 1995–2006 · 10 recalls · 667 complaints
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011–2026 · 26 recalls · 476 complaints
Mitsubishi Mirage 1995–2024 · 8 recalls · 465 complaints
Mitsubishi Diamante 1995–2004 · 4 recalls · 407 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.