2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, affecting electrical system and transmission & powertrain. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Sep 29, 2017
- Owner complaints
- 30
All 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- 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.
- NHTSA 16V563000Jul 28, 2016Transmission & Powertrain82,436 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Risk: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, covering electrical system and transmission & powertrain.
- Are 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 17V609000, reported Sep 29, 2017, concerning the electrical system.