Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting1
- Air bags1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2007 Lancer vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 2 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Engines
The most common engines in 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 petrol (72 kW, 97 hp) and 2.0 petrol (99 kW, 133 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 72 kW 97 hp | 176 |
| 2.0 petrol | 99 kW 133 hp | 72 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
254 first registered in 2007 are on Dutch roads; 3% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €19,598.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde145
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt107
- Band onvoldoende profiel106
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk96
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld83
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm82
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)71
- Stuurkogel te veel speling64
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
564 cars built in 2007 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 277 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 975 of these cars first registered in 2007 took their annual MOT test. 64% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2007 the figure was 57%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.7% | 20.6% |
| Suspension | 13.3% | 17.2% |
| Brakes | 10.1% | 11.9% |
| Steering | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| Visibility | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| Tyres | 5.2% | 7.5% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
184 of these cars first registered in 2007 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 223,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
860 2007 cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports, 73% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer.
| 2016254 25 May 2016 | Airbag On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propella… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010045 | This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Arizona addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls. |
| 11008814 | This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls. |
| 11008790 | This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls. |
| 11008766 | This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls. |
| 11006079 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 11001197 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with California addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10249796 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Alabama addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10249795 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10246262 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10243486 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10243485 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Florida addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10240443 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10240442 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Nevada addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10238894 | This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures. |
| 10237508 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from USAA, notification letters on USAA letterhead are being sent to vehicle owners insured by USAA to inform them of open Takata recalls. |
| 10235609 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. |
| 10235608 | 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 rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. |
| 10235606 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10234017 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Massachusetts addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10234014 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New Mexico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10232640 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Colorado addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10226083 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10222737 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with South Carolina address to inform of open Takata recalls. |
| 10217126 | This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Virginia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed with State of Virginia letterhead. |
| 10215569 | This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Gerogia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed on a State of Georgia letterhead. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)