2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train8
2. Electrical system1
3. Electronic stability control (esc)1

Latest complaints

• Feb 16, 2018PA82,000 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc)

  My active central differential pump failed. About 4 months ago all of the fluid was gone so I refilled it. Last week it was empty again so I filled it and the fluid just dumped out on my driveway. The car only has 82000 miles on it.

• Dec 2, 2010CO38,726 mi
  Power train › Manual transmission
  I first noticed that my 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr started to make a grinding/scrapping noise that seemed to be generating from the timing belt area. The car had approximately 30,000 miles on the odometer. It seemed to be a noise that was present at idle and upon cold start ups. I started…

  I first noticed that my 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr started to make a grinding/scrapping noise that seemed to be generating from the timing belt area. The car had approximately 30,000 miles on the odometer. It seemed to be a noise that was present at idle and upon cold start ups. I started to research this on various forums and internet, only to find that it was a common problem with a clear solution. There have been a few dealerships who have seemed to have resolved this issue but each fix seemed to vary within the timing belt area. The timing belt, sensor blade, tensioner, tensioner pulleys, etc. Have been known to cause this issue. The dealership that "fixed" my timing belt area grinding noise suggested that I replace the timing belt only, which I did. only to have the problem resurface about 2500 miles later. I am unwilling to keep putting timing belts in my car to temporarily fix the problem. It scares me that the dealer keeps trying to go down this same road with the same conclusion. this car IS my daily driver and about 90% of the times my kids are in this car with me. It would be terrible if my engine brakes down on me while driving around with my kids in the car. This can be a dangerous problem. I urge mitsubishi to strongly consider a recall for this. With such an amazing car I would hope mitsubishi would standby it and do the right thing! *Tr

• Aug 6, 2008MD40,000 mi
  Electrical system

  1. Srs light, horn going off for no reason, any and all dash functions going off for no reason. 2. Water leaking in cabin due to improper seal of a wiring harness that goes through firewall. Caused wiring harness to be corroded and need to be replaced. 3. Dealer replaced all wiring harnesses in interior of car and sealed up leaking area. *tr

• Apr 16, 2008WI13,180 mi
  Power train › Clutch assembly

  I have a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution SE. The car only has 13,000 miles and the clutch has failed. Its a $2,600 repair. Mitsubishi refuses to fix it under warranty. *tr

• Mar 13, 2008CT35,000 mi
  Power train › Clutch assembly

  2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution ix at 35,000 had to replace the clutch and refurbish the flywheel. over $1100 and it was not covered by the warranty because the clutch was worn not defective. *tr

• Dec 21, 2007MA14,493 mi
  Power train › Clutch assembly
  I own a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution ix with approximately 14,500 miles. The clutch seems to have worn out far too soon; furthermore shifting IS very rough from 1ST through 3RD gear and causes the car to pulsate. It IS at its worst in first gear. Apparently, this quite common with the evo class…

  I own a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution ix with approximately 14,500 miles. The clutch seems to have worn out far too soon; furthermore shifting IS very rough from 1ST through 3RD gear and causes the car to pulsate. It IS at its worst in first gear. Apparently, this quite common with the evo class must be addressed. many are frustrated with the fact that the dealer IS not willing to take any consideration to a worn out clutch and explains that it IS a "wear item" therefore exempting them from any liability of the matter and IS not covered under warranty. it IS understandable that the clutch has the potential to wear out, but there IS no excuse for them to wear out this early when the operator drives at a standardized pace. this IS even excluding the fact that this IS a high performance vehicle claiming to withstand average driver abuse. many complaints from lancer evolution owners exist, and many are much worse than what I have described. these issues can cause deadly consequences to any driver due to the fact that the operator has no control of the cars ability to accelerate. This must be addressed and be cause for a recall on all mitsubishi lancer evolutions. please do not allow many diligent consumers pay with their lives for mitsubishis failure to take ownership of this blatant problem. please reference, http://www.mitsubishisucks.com/cars/complaints/usa/parts/power-train/lancer.html for more complaints. *tr

• Dec 5, 2007CA15,970 mi
  Power train › Automatic transmission

  Owned 1 2006 lancer evolution, and transmission failed 4 times. Manufacture bought back, purchased 2ND lancer evo, same dealership, transmission problem s again after 15 k miles. *Tr

• Nov 29, 2007CA16,000 mi
  Power train › Manual transmission

  Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while driving between 40-65 mph and attempting to shift gears, the transmission would grind. the dealer stated that a new transmission was needed because the srynco failed. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 16,000.

• May 12, 2006004 mi
  Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly

  I'm married. I like my car. I lived in belarus. *jb

• Mar 28, 2006CA6,500 mi
  Power train › Clutch assembly
  I purchased a brand new vehicle in october of 2005 a 2006 mitsubishi evolution mr. Around late december of 2005 the clutch would not go into 6TH gear. I notified the dealership from where I purchased the vehicle of the problem and made an appointment's get it checked out. The day before I was to…

  I purchased a brand new vehicle in october of 2005 a 2006 mitsubishi evolution mr. Around late december of 2005 the clutch would not go into 6TH gear. I notified the dealership from where I purchased the vehicle of the problem and made an appointment's get it checked out. The day before I was to take the car to the dealership the clutch completely failed this was on january 26 of 2006. I had it towed to the dealership and after a few days the dealership notified me that I was at fault for the way I drove the car. I explained my situation of the problems I was having with the clutch to the dealership and mitsubishi headquarters. They found I was at fault. I called the fresno b of automotive repair and they investigated my claim about the clutch. Fb of ar said they could not do nothing because the clutch IS not a warranty item for mitsubishi. So I purchased an aftermarket clutch that the dealership installed and said everything was good. I picked up the car and the clutch would still not go into 6TH gear. I notified the dealership of the continuing problem and told me that their technician said everything was fine, I took the car the very next day and the dealership confirmed my claim. They kept the car for a few days and told me that they believe it was a synchro in the transmission and replaced it after a few days. A few more days passed and I called the dealership as to what was going on with my car. They told me that my clutch IS now stuck on 2ND gear and don't know why that IS. I took the car january 28,2006 to the dealership and it IS now march 28,2006 and the dealership does not know what IS wrong with the car or when I will get it back. *jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
• 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
• 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10226083This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
• 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
• 10186792This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers informing then MMNA has put together a new limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall Campaign as part of our continuing efforts to minimize the number of vehicles with an open recall.
• 10180778This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers.  Addition of Reassembly Service Points  Addition of color information
• 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
• 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
• 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10019921Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions.
• 10019919Misdirected dtc p0231.

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