Model year guide

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints34
Combined18–19 mpg
Typical price$14,683

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls 2

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm NHTSA Campaign #16V458000 · 23/06/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,…

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These rep…

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V334000 · 23/05/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, these inflators may rupture due t…

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution common problems

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Low
$8,500
Typical price
$14,683
High
$18,900

From 6 comparable 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,400
Total$29,650
Per mile$0.40

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,683) with the same model 3 model-years older ($10,230), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution trims & engines on record

Trims
IX
Engines
2.0L

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles on record

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IXJA3AH86C16U048720 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IXJA3AH86C26U053554 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IXJA3AH86C06U039328 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IXJA3AH86C36U065194 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IXJA3AH86C06U046392 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IXJA3AH86C96U056063

Other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years

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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, suspension, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Comparable 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings run roughly $8,500–$18,900, typically around $14,683 (from 6 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.