2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls 1
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.
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 Sportback MPG & running costs
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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback trims & engines on record
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback vehicles on record
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback model years
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback get?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.