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2012 mitsubishi lancer — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
19
Owner Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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2012 mitsubishi lancer Safety Recalls (1)

18V06900026/01/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2012 mitsubishi lancer

ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN
2
VISIBILITY/WIPER
2
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1
STRUCTURE
1
SUSPENSION
1
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

3
Crash-Involved Complaints
1
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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