2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a complaint index of 40, ranking 7th worst out of 11 model years. NHTSA lists 4 complaints, 1 recall (clutch master cylinder), 1 fire, and no crashes or injuries for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #7 of 11 Lancer Evolution years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (50%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine can rev unexpectedly at highway speed while shedding metal fragments underneath the vehicle, which one owner reported led to an engine fire at 49,900 miles.
- The ACD pump can fail due to what an owner described as a known design flaw, with the manufacturer not correcting the issue despite repeat failures, reported at 70,100 miles.
- The right front lower control arm can separate 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 shows the 2013 Lancer Evolution has a complaint index of 40, ranking 7th out of 11 model years, so it sits in the middle of the pack for reported problems compared to other years of this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lancer Evolution?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are split among Transmission & Powertrain (50% of complaints), Engine (25%), and Suspension, Wheels & Tires (25%). The transmission issues showed a median failure mileage of 39,550 miles.
- Does the 2013 Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall, campaign 13V446000, covering 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles for a clutch master cylinder issue. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Did the 2013 Lancer Evolution have any fires reported?
- NHTSA lists 1 fire complaint for the 2013 Lancer Evolution, involving an engine that caught fire after metal fragments were found under the vehicle at 49,900 miles.
- How does the 2013 Lancer Evolution compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 40 is lower than 2005 (80), 2008 (90), and 2010 (100), all rated Avoid, but higher than years like 2009 (10) and 2012 (20).