2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint 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.
- Brakes2 (40%)
- Engine2 (40%)
- Other2 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
- Airbags1 (20%)
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
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.