Model year guide

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined20–27 mpg
Typical price$6,817

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

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls 3

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys NHTSA Campaign #18V069000 · 26/01/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys NHTSA Campaign #14V562000 · 12/09/2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if …

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-…

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor NHTSA Campaign #15V233000 · 20/04/2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outla…

Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

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.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback MPG & running costs

Combined20–27 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,900

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback worth?

Low
$5,000
Typical price
$6,817
High
$8,600

From 6 comparable 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,500
Fuel only$14,500
Per mile$0.19

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.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback trims & engines on record

Trims
ES
Engines
2.0L

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback vehicles on record

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. 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 gas mileage does the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback get?

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

How much is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback worth?

Comparable 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback listings run roughly $5,000–$8,600, typically around $6,817 (from 6 vehicles).

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