2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

$2,990
from
5
listings
$3K–$8K
price range
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Low$2,990
High$8,495
From$2,990
Avg Mileage115,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 5 active dealer listings as of

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,990
$3K–$8K
5 listings115,000 avg miles
ES
From$775
58 listings|$775–$17K
GT
From$10,888
6 listings|$11K–$18K
GTS
From$2,800
6 listings|$3K–$7K
LE
From$6,995
5 listings|$7K–$14K
Ralliart
From$8,600
5 listings|$9K–$18K
SE
From$4,995
9 listings|$5K–$12K
SEL
From$6,000
4 listings|$6K–$14K

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Pricing

Price Trend

-17.2%
$4K$5K$6K$8K$9KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$3,711
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Mitsubishi Lancer Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

With 0 recalls and 19 complaints, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
19
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 19 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine4
02Power Train2
03Visibility/wiper2
04Steering,power Train,wheels1
05Structure1
19 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Economy

19–28mpg combined
·
17-25city
·
22-33hwy
·
$1,550-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from 19 to 28 MPG combined across 10 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Lancer - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic (AV-S6)
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic (AV-S6)
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
25mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic (AV-S6)
25mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic (AM6)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Automatic (AM6)
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city22 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

26States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 25 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $888 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

ENGINE problems top the list with 19 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2012 compare to other Mitsubishi Lancer years?

Each Mitsubishi Lancer model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Mitsubishi Lancer overview page.

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