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Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart, covering model years 2009 to 2011. Power Train is the component owners name most often.

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

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2009–2011)
  • top component: Power Train (3 complaints)
  • latest recall 14V562000 (reported Sep 12, 2014)
  • 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 SportBack Ralliart complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 4 complaints are for the 2010 model year.

Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201040000

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

Most-reported Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 3 complaints (75.0% of all 4), followed by Electrical System (1) and Exterior Lighting (1).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train375.0%
Electrical System125.0%
Exterior Lighting125.0%
Unknown or Other125.0%

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 SportBack Ralliart recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Lancer SportBack Ralliart, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2011. The 2009 model year appears in the most campaigns (2).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart recall campaigns covering each model year
2009: 2 campaigns2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 14V562000

    Reported

    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.

  2. NHTSA campaign 09V349000

    Reported

    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
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat 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 SportBack Ralliart questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart, covering model years 2009 to 2011. The most recent, 14V562000, was reported on September 12, 2014 and is filed under “Engine and engine cooling”. The 2009 model year is covered by the most campaigns (2).

What is the most common Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack Ralliart complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 3 complaints, or 75.0% of all 4. Electrical System (1) and Exterior Lighting (1) 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 SportBack 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 SportBack Ralliart complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4 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.

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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.