2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lancer Sportback at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback yet, but there are 3 recalls. 3 recalls cover this model year.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Lancer Sportback years: 2009, 2011. Compare all years →

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls (3)

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

NHTSA recall 18V-069 · Jan 26, 2018 · 141,053 vehicles

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.

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor

NHTSA recall 15V-233 · Apr 20, 2015 · 76,958 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011,…

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

NHTSA recall 14V-562 · Sep 12, 2014 · 165,923 vehicles

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.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD24 / 32 / 27
2.0L 4-cylCVTFWD24 / 31 / 27
2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD22 / 30 / 25
2.4L 4-cylCVTFWD23 / 29 / 25
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed dual-clutchAWD18 / 25 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, the most recent from January 26, 2018 (belts and associated pulleys). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2011. See the full Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback years comparison.

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.