2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle vibrated while turning the steering wheel. The contact had to exert excessive force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. The…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-11-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle vibrated while turning the steering wheel. The contact had to exert excessive force in order to maneuver the steering wheel. The…”

STEERING · reported 2014-11-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.