Does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has 1 recall on file with NHTSA, including issues with power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?

38 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?

There are 66 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer.

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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

SEL Sedan 4-Door
SE Limited Edition Sedan 4-Door
DE Sedan 4-Door
ES Sedan 4-Door
GT Sedan 4-Door
SE Sedan 4-Door
GTS Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

2.4L 2360CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
2.0L 1998CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V56300028/07/2016Component: 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 const

Consequence

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, fr

TSB #11026481

Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

TSB #11003536

Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.

TSB #10252691

Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit.

TSB #10252683

TSB #10250860

Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models.

TSB #10240443

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

TSB #10235611

This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure.

TSB #10235609

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

Showing the 8 most recent of 66 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20200116Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN THE CAR BEING DECLARED TOTAL LOSS. THE CAR WAS HIT IN THE UPPER FRONT AND SIDE AREA OF DRIVERS SIDE. DURING THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. RESULTED IN INJURIES, OF

20180415Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1 injured

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, WHEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD SOUND, LIKE A GUNSHOT, AND MY SUNROOF SHATTERED. THERE WAS NO ROCK OR IMPACT TO MY CAR, IT JUST SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WITH GLASS RAI

20250720Component: POWER TRAIN

Itâs throwing a P084A code and it feels like the transmission is about to let loose. I bought the car with 30,000 on it in 2016 and it has a hair over 136,000 and ever since Iâve had it itâs alw

20250503Component: POWER TRAIN

Recently the transmission has started to shudder when first driving from a stop. It only happens under low acceleration. If you push the accelerator pedel firmly it will not shudder. Wondering if this

20250221Component: POWER TRAIN

The car is bucking hi low hi low and then the service transmission light is coming on. We brought the car in a couple of weeks ago and I thought this was suppose to he fixed. It is alot worse now

Showing the 5 most serious of 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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