Lancer Evolution (2006)
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Complaints by Engine Code
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Unidentified Engine
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution complaints?
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The systems they name most often are the engine, the transmission and the cooling system.
Is the 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2006-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the transmission and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Lancer Evolution have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 34 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.