2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Review

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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 180.00 in length and 58.30 in height. Made in Japan, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 20,195 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V and uses 25 - 26 of gasoline in the city and 25 - 26 on highways.

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: Lancer

Trims Available: 7

Location: JAPAN

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT | 5M

Driveline: AWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $20,195 USD

MPG: 22 City / 29 HWY

Tires: 205/60R16

Tank Size: 15 gallon

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Mitsubishi Lancer 2012 Trims

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 25 - 26 City / 34 HWY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 23 HWY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 22 - 23 City / 30 - 31 HWY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 City / 25 HWY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer DE

Engine: 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 25 City / 34 HWY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer SE

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V

Transmission: CVT | 5M

Drivetrain: AWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 22 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

JA32V2FW0CU013800
JA32V2FW0CU017457
JA32V2FW0CU018463
JA32V2FW1CU024191
JA32V2FW2CU020165
JA32V2FW3CU016402
JA32V2FW3CU016528
JA32V2FW3CU031367
JA32V2FW4CU013878
JA32V2FW5CU012819
JA32V2FW5CU017163
JA32V2FW6CU013249
JA32V2FW6CU017043
JA32V2FW8CU605431
JA32V2FW9CU016226
JA32V2FW9CU021877
JA32V2FWXCU007051
JA32V2FWXCU015389

Safety and Reliability

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 18V069000 started on /Date(1516942800000-0500)/.

Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is related to the latest recall where "if the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash". 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is ranked 4 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has a 2.0L L4 SOHC 16V engine and It gets 25 - 26/34 mpg city/highway.

There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer can go 382.5 miles in the city and 520.2 on the highways.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is made in Japan between 2002 to 2017.