Model year

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Sedan, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Dec 19, 2016 to Feb 19, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year2134k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2015 sedan
Severity index0.02015 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution peaked in 2016, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201612017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
3
Engine and cooling
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
17V-609Sep 29, 2017These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheatingElectrical system132,552Part replacement
15V-546Aug 31, 2015Affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coatingFuel system1,497Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Feb 19, 2019Failure Jan 1, 201965,000 milesGarden Grove, CAEngine, Power train, Steering

    TENSIONER BROKE RELEASING THE SERPENTINE BELT. LOST POWER STEERING, COOLING AND AC. CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IMMOBILE. ENDED UP TAKING UR TO SHOP AND THEY FOUND THE CRACKED TENSIONER AND RUINED BELT THAT ONLY HAD ABOUT 10K MILES

    NHTSA complaint 11181255
  2. Filed Nov 3, 2017Failure Oct 26, 201710,000 milesChesterfield, VAPower train

    CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN JUST UNDER 6 MONTHS WITH NO ABUSE AND WITH JUST AT 10,000 MILES THE CLUTCH FAILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CLAIM WEAR ITEM. IF THE CAR HAD 40,00 OR MORE MILES I MIGHT ACCEPT, BUT THEY BUILT A CAN WITH AN ENGINE THAT PRODUCES OVER 300 FT.LBS. OF TORQUE, AND APPARENTLY INSTALLED A CLUTCH AND PRESSURE PLATE THAT DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE CLAMPING AND HOLDING ABILITIES FOR THE ENGINE IN THE CAR. THE ARE CLAIMING WEAR ITEM AND WANT APPROXIMATELY $2,000.00 FOR THE REPAIR OF WHAT I BELIEVE TO BE A DEFECTIVE OR INTENTIONALLY INSUFFICIENT PART TO PROPERLY CONTAIN THE OUTPUT OF THE CARS ENGINE AND ARE PASSING THE COST ON TO THE BUYERS. THESE ARE ALSO NOT ENTRY LEVEL CARS AND ARE ADVERTISED AS HIGH POWER, PERFORMANCE CARS. CLUTCH BEGAN SLIPPING WHILE DRIVING THEREBY CREATING AN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITION. AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ALSO PURCHASED AND THE CLAIM IS BEING DENIED BY BOTH THE MANUFACTURE, AND THE ADD ON WARRANTY COMPANY AS WEAR ITEMS,

    NHTSA complaint 11043027
  3. Filed Dec 19, 2016Failure Dec 13, 201617,518 milesMchenry, ILPower train

    ALL WHEEL DRIVE NOT WORKING. FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW, SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS. THE AWD CENTER DIFF PUMP IS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR TIRE WHERE DEBRIS IS CONTINUALLY PRESENT. REPLACING THE PUMP IS NOT A PERMANENT FIX. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10936224
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA19001 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    Electrical overstress
    Opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

50 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • TSB-16-54-001REV Jul 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wi‐Fi.
  • TSB-24-27-001 Mar 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the Differential Mount Bracket Bush of the Rear Axle Differential Carrier Assembly in the applicable Service Manual sections.
  • TSB-23-22-001 Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
  • DEALER LETTER Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-23-00-004 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
  • TSB-23-00-001 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight ratin…
  • DEALER LETTER Apr 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-22-54-003 Apr 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
  • TIN-21-00-004 Aug 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Owner Manuals (OM) are now available electronically beginning with Model Year 2015.
  • TSB-13-22-002 Mar 12, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Procedures are now available for W6DGA TC-SST clutch assembly replacement. This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, clutch assembly replacement, and complete "Teach-in" procedures for the TCM. This TSB is used together with the Service M…
  • TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 29, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
  • TT194 Feb 6, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TTIndex12 Mar 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
  • TT193 Jan 15, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT195 Mar 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT192 Dec 7, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT191 Nov 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT218 Aug 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT217 Jul 22, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-15-54-004 Jul 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
  • TSB-15-22-002 Jul 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, replace the Mechatronic Assembly, and program the new electronic control unit. This bulletin supercedes TSB-14-22-003, issued September, 2014, to update the labor operation code in Warranty Inform…
  • TT253 Nov 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-19-00-008 Jul 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
  • TSB-19-13-003 Apr 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a lim…
  • TSB-19-54-010 Apr 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan …
  • TSB-19-13-003 Apr 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a lim…
  • TSB-19-54-010 Apr 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan …
  • TSB1954008 Mar 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Chassis Electrical section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
  • TSB1952B005 Mar 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout diagnostics with DTC U0141.
  • TSB1942B003 Mar 28, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to update diagnostics for ETACS-ECU CAN timeout with DTC U0141.
  • TSB-19-37-001 Feb 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special tools, and procedures used in replacement of the Tie Rod End Ball Joint Dust C…
  • TSB-19-42B-001 Jan 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. This bulletin instructs dealers how to re-register vehicle keys for affected vehicles. Affected vehicles may experience a condition of the door(s) inability to be locked or unlocked using the Re…
  • TSB-18-13-003 Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a lim…
  • TSB-18-54-003 Jun 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for reprogramming the ETACS ECU with updated software to resolve the issue on certain vehicles experiencing dome light flickering when the vehicle's doors are opened or d…
  • TSB-18-54-002 Jun 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. It provides dealers instructions for resolving customer's report that Bluetooth pairing code given by the Hands Free Link system does not work for certain smartphone models, namely, Samsung Galaxy and So…
  • TSB-18-52A-001 Apr 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. Customers may report the front seat belt fraying as a result of being caught under the seat reclining adjusting lever. This TSB instructs dealers how to replace the front seat belt and reclining adjustin…
  • TT237 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • MEDICUpdate517 Feb 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
  • SRSSensorInvesti Aug 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a letter sent to dealers, to inform them that the temporary investigation of Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Front Impact Sensors investigation has concluded.
  • TSB-16-54-001 Jan 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TSB INSTRUCTS THE DEALER TO UPDATE THE HFM (HANDS FREE MODULE) SOFTWARE TO IMPROVE THE BLUETOOTH® CONNECTION WITH IPHONE/IPOD/IPAD WHEN THE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO WI‐FI. THIS UPDATE ADDRESSES UNSTABLE, REPEATEDLY CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING FROM…
  • TIN-15-22-001 Feb 23, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION NOTICE INFORMS DEALERS THAT THE POPULATION OF 2015 LANCER RALLIART AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ELIGIBLE FOR TSB-14-22-005, AWC HYDRAULIC UNIT WARRANTY EXTENSION, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED.
  • TSB-15-54-001 Feb 27, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, PROVIDED TO DEALERS, INSTRUCTS THE DEALER TO UPDATE THE HFM SOFTWARE THAT ALLOWS VOICE RECOGNITION TO COMPLETE BEFORE CONNECTION TO THE PHONE BEGINS, TO RECTIFY THE CONDITION WHERE THE HFM ATTEMPTS A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION WIT…
  • TSB-15-52A-001 Feb 3, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, PROVIDED TO DEALERS, PROVIDES THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE 2012 OUTLANDER SPORT SERVICE MANUAL. OTHER MODELS' SERVICE MANUALS ARE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FOR THE OUTER SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEA…
  • TSB-15-15-001 Jan 13, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ADDS THE NON-REUSABLE PARTS INDICATION THAT WAS MISSING FROM THE SERVICE MANUAL FOR CERTAIN EXHAUST FASTENERS.
  • TSB-16-22-003 Jul 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, SENT TO DEALERS, TO SUPERCEDE TSB−15−22−002, ISSUED JULY, 2015, TO REVISE SPECIFIC STEPS FOR SELECTING REPROGRAMMING DATA IN THE “PROGRAM NEW TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM)” AND “REPROGRAM 2008 LANC…
  • TSB-16-51-001 Oct 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTS DEALERS HOW TO REMOVE THE POSITIONING CLIP FROM THE DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY, AND HOW TO PROPERLY REINSTALL THE DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY, IN CASE OF WIND NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS, DUE TO INCORRECT PLACEMENT OF THE…
  • SRSINVNOV2016 Nov 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS IS A COMMUNICATION SENT TO DEALERS REQUIRING THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH MMNA'S INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR(S).
  • INVESTIGATIONRE Aug 1, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS IS A COMMUNICATION SENT TO DEALERS REQUESTING COOPERATION WITH MMNA'S INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR(S).
  • TSB-16-00-008 Jun 24, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THIS IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SENT TO DEALERS, TO INFORM THEM THAT THE 2015 LANCER EVOLUTION “FINAL EDITION” SERVICE MANUAL WILL NOT BE ISSUED. DEALERS ARE TO USE THE 2014 LANCER EVOLUTION SERVICE MANUAL ALONG WITH THIS TSB AND TSB-14-00-019 FOR COMP…
  • TIN-14-22-001 Dec 19, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MITSUBISHI: LANCER/LANCER SPORTSBACK, RALLIART, AND LANCER EVOLUTION: WARRANTY HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR VEHICLES THAT HAS BEEN AFFECTED FOR THE AWC HYDRAULIC UNIT FROM FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. *LJ
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.