2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems, Recalls & Reliability
9 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 2/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2013 sits among all Lancer years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 20V024.
Technical service bulletins
67 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2013 Lancer TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer drew 9 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 2/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer are other (3 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (2), and engine (2).
Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.