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Mitsubishi Lancer power train problems by year

148 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 12 Lancer model years. The most reported year is 2003 with 51 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2016 Lancer2069%
2015 Lancer522%
2012 Lancer632%
2011 Lancer618%
2010 Lancer48%
2009 Lancer1414%
2008 Lancer1112%
2006 Lancer13%
2005 Lancer14%
2004 Lancer79%
2003 Lancer5126%
2002 Lancer2215%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.