2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems & Complaints

Better than average77% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lancer at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 77% fewer than a typical Lancer model year at the same age, making the 2013 one of the better Lancer years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles).

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Most common 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain~83,000 miles
    240%
  • Engine & cooling~116,000 miles
    240%
  • Other / not specified~140,000 miles
    240%
  • Air bags~116,000 miles
    120%
  • Stability & traction control~116,000 miles
    120%
  • Brakes~30,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Mitsubishi Lancer complaints by model year

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

Best Lancer years: 2007, 2013, 2017. Years to avoid: 2003, 2002, 2009, 2008, 2004. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer:

Electrical overstress

NHTSA investigation EA19001 · opened Apr 19, 2019 · closed Sep 19, 2024 · led to recall 20V-024

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD24 / 33 / 28
2.0L 4-cylCVTFWD25 / 33 / 28
2.4L 4-cylCVTFWD23 / 30 / 26
2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD22 / 30 / 25
2.4L 4-cylCVTAWD22 / 28 / 25
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed dual-clutchAWD18 / 25 / 20
2.0L 4-cyl turbo5-speed manualAWD17 / 23 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Lancer rates better than average: 77% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lancer at the same age. It is one of the best Lancer years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (2) and air bags (1).

How many recalls does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

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

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2007, 2013 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2003, 2002, 2009, 2008 and 2004. See the full Mitsubishi Lancer years comparison.

At what mileage do 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 83,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.