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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#8 most-complained of 8 Lancer years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #8 highest of 8 Lancer model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (2 complaints, 40% of the total).

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
22.5 city / 30 hwy

Top 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes2 (40%)
  2. Engine2 (40%)
  3. Other2 (40%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
  5. Airbags1 (20%)
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2018Apr 2019Jul 2019Sep 2019Jun 2020
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Jun 2020; peak Apr 2019 (3).

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 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.

2013 compared with other Lancer years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Caution5734325.5
2012Good2919125.5
2013Best05025.5
2014Good4316025.5
2015Avoid8623125.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer ranks #8 of 8 among Lancer model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 83,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer?
EPA rates the 2013 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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.