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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Lancer Ralliart years?

Lancer Ralliart NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted33 complaints2009: 33 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 3 complaints2012: 4 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 0 complaints
Lancer Ralliart NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission3100%

Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V562000EngineSeptember 12, 2014 · 165,923 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT CAME ON WITH LESS THAN 40000 MILES, THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTIONING ACD PUMP. PUMP IS LOCATED BEHIND THE REAR RIGHT SIDE TIRE AND IS EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS. CAR WAS IN NEW YORK STATE FOR 4 YEARS AND DRIVEN ON SNOW/SALTED ROADS. PUMP HAS CORRODED. THIS IS A KNOWN…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 6, 2015

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart — common questions

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Lancer Ralliart years to avoid are 2009. The cleanest record among Lancer Ralliart years belongs to 2015.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.