Model year guide

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution — representative photo
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2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints26
Combined19 mpg

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

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution recalls 2

Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay NHTSA Campaign #17V609000 · 29/09/2017

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.

Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #15V546000 · 31/08/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured January 31, 2014, to September 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Lancer Ralliart vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014, to September 5, 2014. The affected turbocharged vehicles have a right parking brake cable that may contact the fuel tank, wearing away the tank's protective coating.

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge.…

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.

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution common problems

Owners have filed 26 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.
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.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6) or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

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.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution trims & engines on record

Engines
2.0L

2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution vehicles on record

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2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 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 2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution get?

The 2015 Mitsubishi lancer evolution has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).

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