Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Problems by Year

We compared every Mitsubishi Lancer Evo model year from 2006–2008 using 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Lancer Evo year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
33complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200620081023
Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200823——TransmissionLimited data
200610——TransmissionLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Lancer Evo year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mitsubishi Lancer Evo problems

  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2008
    2267%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2008
    515%
  • Body & structureworst: 2008
    412%
  • Steeringworst: 2008
    39%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2006
    26%
  • Air bagsworst: 2008
    13%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2008
    13%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    13%
  • Brakesworst: 2008
    13%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo should you avoid?

None of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Lancer Evo problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (22), stability & traction control (5) and body & structure (4). Transmission complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo had?

0 recalls across 2006–2008.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.