2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
40/100
#4 most-complained of 6 Lancer Evolution years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 4th worst out of 6 model years. NHTSA lists 4 complaints, 1 fire, and 1 recall for a clutch master cylinder issue, with the top problem area being Transmission & Powertrain.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (50%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
What owners report
- Engine RPMs surged while driving at highway speed before metal fragments appeared under the vehicle and the engine caught fire, at 49,900 miles.
- The ACD pump failed due to what owners describe as a known design flaw, with failure reported at 70,100 miles.
- The right front lower control arm separated from its mounting point at the front crossmember due to corrosion, allowing unintended wheel movement.
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2013 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.
2013 compared with other Lancer Evolution years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2013 model a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 4th out of 6 Lancer Evolution model years. It has fewer complaints (4) than the worst year, 2010, which recorded 28 complaints and an index of 100.
- Does the 2013 Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (13V446000) covers a clutch master cylinder defect affecting 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles built between December 2007 and March 2013. Mitsubishi replaced the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge.
- What is the top problem area for the 2013 Lancer Evolution?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 50% of reported issues for this model year, according to NHTSA data, with a median failure mileage of 39,550 miles.
- Did the 2013 Lancer Evolution have any fires?
- NHTSA lists 1 fire complaint for the 2013 model year, involving an engine failure at 49,900 miles that led to the vehicle being destroyed.