2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer carries a complaint index of 75, ranking 4th worst out of 13 model years, and is rated Avoid. Owners most often reported electrical system problems, followed by airbag and engine issues, alongside one recall for defective relays.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #4 of 13 Lancer years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 23
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (26%)
- Other6 (26%)
- Airbags5 (22%)
- Engine5 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (22%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Structure & Body2 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (9%)
- Seat Belts1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report dim or inadequate headlights that made nighttime driving difficult, in one case linked to hitting deer twice.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a rollover and a highway collision, at mileages ranging from about 25,000 to 55,000.
- Some drivers describe the engine stalling suddenly at various speeds with no warning, even with a half tank of fuel.
- Bluetooth connections reportedly drop repeatedly when phones are paired, disconnecting and reconnecting within seconds to a minute.
- A cigarette-lighter charging outlet was reported to become very hot near the radio area while a phone was charging.
- One owner reported watermark-like etching on the interior glass that impaired visibility, found early at 238 miles.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V609000Sep 29, 2017Electrical System132,552 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly:relay
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Risk: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other Lancer years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 Lancer a complaint index of 75, the 4th worst among 13 model years tracked, with 23 complaints and an Avoid verdict relative to other Lancer years.
- What problems does the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, making up 26% of complaints, followed by Airbags and Engine issues, each at 22%. Median mileage at failure for electrical complaints was 3,500 miles.
- Does the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 17V609000) covers defective relays in the electrical system on 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2015 Lancer compare to other Lancer years?
- The 2015 Lancer's complaint index of 75 is worse than the 2013 (8) and 2017 (17) model years, which are rated Best, but better than the 2009 Lancer, which has the worst index at 100.