Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | — | 2 | Steering | Few |
| 2009 | 22 | — | 2 | Transmission | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Lancer Ralliart year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart problems
Latest Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
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.
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.
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, through February 21, 2014, and 2014 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, through February 14, 2014.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge.
Fuel system, other › Delivery
Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. The manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, May result in a resonance that, if…
Remedy: The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart should you avoid?
None of the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (17), steering (5) and engine & cooling (3). Transmission complaints peak in the 2009 model year.
How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart had?
4 recalls across 2009–2014. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart recalls by year.
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.