Model year guide

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints3
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$25,735

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

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls 1

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #13V446000 · 19/09/2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.

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.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — 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.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350

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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Low
$21,500
Typical price
$25,735
High
$29,800

From 15 comparable 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,450
Total$29,200
Per mile$0.39

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 ($25,735) with the same model 4 model-years older ($19,772), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution trims & engines on record

Trims
GSR · MR
Engines
2.0L

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles on record

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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

Across all 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, seats, electronic stability control (esc).

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Comparable 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings run roughly $21,500–$29,800, typically around $25,735 (from 15 vehicles).

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