2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#13 most-complained of 13 Lancer years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer has 2 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #13 highest of 13 Lancer model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 50% of the total).
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
Top 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (50%)
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V458000Jun 23, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires194,674 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
- NHTSA 16V334000May 23, 2016Airbags38,628 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2007 compared with other Lancer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer ranks #13 of 13 among Lancer model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 2 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, most recently reported 2016, covering suspension, wheels & tires and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- EPA rates the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer at 25.5 MPG combined (22.5 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.