The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has a low safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 49 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 49 owners have filed complaints about the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. POWER TRAIN issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Power Train9

02Engine And Engine Cooling3

03Electrical System,exterior Lighting2

04Fuel/propulsion System2

05Engine2

49 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Economy

19–28mpg combined

17-25city

22-33hwy

$2,400-$4,300/yr

Across 12 configurations, the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer returns 19–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Lancer - Automatic (AV-S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer - Manual 5-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Sportback - Automatic (AV-S6)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city31 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Sportback - Manual 5-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city32 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer - Automatic (AV-S6)

26mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer - Manual 5-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Sportback - Automatic (AV-S6)

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Sportback - Manual 5-spd

25mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer - Automatic (AM6)

20mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Sportback - Automatic (AM6)

20mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Evolution - Automatic (AM6)

19mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Lancer Evolution - Manual 5-spd

19mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

30States

31%in top 3

14% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

1014%

TXTexas

811%

COColorado

46%

CACalifornia

46%

ILIllinois

34%

WAWashington

34%

NYNew York

34%

GAGeorgia

34%

PAPennsylvania

34%

MDMaryland

23%

NCNorth Carolina

23%

NHNew Hampshire

23%

NJNew Jersey

23%

WIWisconsin

23%

OHOhio

23%

OKOklahoma

23%

OROregon

23%

DCWashington DC

23%

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MA1

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MO1

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NE1

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NV1

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Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2011.

Buying a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer a good car to buy?

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?

You'll get between 19 and 28 MPG combined from the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Out of 49 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.