2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2006 mitsubishi evolution 9 started to make abnormal engine noises audible within the cab. The car has been serviced regularly and is more than well kept... The noise comes from within the timing belt cover and sounds much like a washing machine. This noise is also well documented among evo 9…”
filed Dec 12, 2010
“In august I noticed a weird noise coming from the timing belt area of my car. The car was perfectly fine and driven normally. I started the car and the noise appeared out of nowhere. The noise sounds like a washing machine and is only present when the car is started up and is cold. After…”
filed Jan 13, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lancer Evolution years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Lancer Evolution | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 Lancer Evolution | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 Lancer Evolution | 10 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.