2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#3 most-complained of 6 Lancer Evolution years
The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 11 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among 6 model years tracked. Transmission & Powertrain issues, mainly the AYC/ACD pump, dominate at 64% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (64%)
- Brakes3 (27%)
- Electrical System2 (18%)
- Fuel System2 (18%)
- Other2 (18%)
- Engine1 (9%)
- Seat Belts1 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
What owners report
- Owners report the AYC/ACD pump failing and displaying a blinking tarmac icon on the dashboard while driving.
- Some describe the AWD system dropping into two-wheel-drive mode after the AYC/ACD pump corrodes in its exposed wheel-well mounting location.
- A loud whine from the AYC/ACD pump was reported in cold weather, sometimes followed by the pump entering failsafe mode.
- Owners report the driver's side seatbelt mechanism failing to latch properly.
- One owner reported an abnormal fuel odor at any speed with no diagnosis found by the dealer.
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V233000Apr 20, 2015HVAC76,958 vehicles
Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system:fan/motor
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, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Risk: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
- NHTSA 14V562000Sep 12, 2014Engine165,923 vehicles
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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
- NHTSA 13V446000Sep 19, 2013Transmission & Powertrain10,474 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Risk: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Lancer Evolution years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
- NHTSA lists 11 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2011 model, giving it a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict. It ranks 3rd worst out of 6 model years with data.
- What is the most common problem with the 2011 Lancer Evolution?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 64% of complaints, mostly involving the AYC/ACD pump, with a median failure mileage of 28,000 miles.
- Does the 2011 Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: an HVAC blower motor replacement, an engine drive belt replacement, and a clutch master cylinder replacement for the transmission.
- How does the 2011 model compare to other Lancer Evolution years?
- The 2010 model has a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, worse than the 2011's 60. The 2012 model has a Complaint Index of 0, making it comparatively better.