Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years to avoid
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years to avoid are 2003, 2008, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
314
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2003–2015
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Lancer Evolution years to avoid
Every Lancer Evolution year
Common questions
What are the worst Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Lancer Evolution years to avoid are 2003, 2008, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Lancer Evolution years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
Across all model years, the Lancer Evolution has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 314 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.