VehicleVerdict

Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack years to avoid

Across 2004–2016, no single Lancer SportBack year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2004 drew the most complaints; 2016 the fewest.

19

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

2004–2016

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack NHTSA complaints by model year14 complaints2004: 14 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints
Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Lancer SportBack year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201600
201500
201400
201330
201201
201103
201026
200902
2004140

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack?

By complaint volume, 2016 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Lancer SportBack years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Lancer SportBack have?

Across all model years, the Lancer SportBack has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 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.