6 recalls across 8 model years
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has 6 recalls covering the 2010-2012 model years, with the most serious being a drive belt tensioner flange that can crack on 2010-2012 vehicles, allowing the accessory belt to detach, which discharges the battery and stalls the engine while driving.
On 2009-2010 models, a front control arm can detach from the vehicle's frame, causing an immediate loss of steering and directional control. The 2010 model year also has a sunroof-equipped variant where the glass panel can separate from the sunroof assembly while driving and become a hazard for vehicles behind.
The 2010-2011 model years have a blower motor that can fail, reducing the windshield defroster's ability to clear the glass and cutting driver visibility. The 2009 and 2010 model years each have an issue where the control unit managing headlights, taillights, and windshield wipers can produce unstable voltage, causing those systems to cut out intermittently while driving.
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Top 4 of 4 categories across MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Latches | 2 | 33% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lighting | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
