2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
Owner complaints
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- Fuel/propulsion system
After filling up on gasoline, my 4 year old mentioned that she smelled gas in the car. I immediately got home and pulled into my garage and smelled it, too. Then next morning, my garage was overwhelmed with the fumes. After having a mechanic inspect the car, he found gas was leaking from the top of…
After filling up on gasoline, my 4 year old mentioned that she smelled gas in the car. I immediately got home and pulled into my garage and smelled it, too. Then next morning, my garage was overwhelmed with the fumes. After having a mechanic inspect the car, he found gas was leaking from the top of the tank, where the fuel pump goes. Apparently, it was completely corroded, which caused the plastic fuel pump housing attached to it to crack and subsequently leak fuel everywhere. This fuel pump housing IS located directly beneath my son's car seat, on the driver's side back seat. this IS a serious fire hazard. after reaching out to other owners of the same vehicle, apparently this corrosion IS very common. But my car IS not even 6 years old, with only 48K miles (purchased it new on 12/27/2011). This shouldn't be happening on such a relatively new car.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi lancer evolution. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor while the vehicle was operated at any speed. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
- Electrical system · Power train · Unknown or other
Acd/ayc pump has completely stop working in my vehicle. I took my vehicle to be service and the person who was doing the service on my car told me that the acd/ayc pump has gone out and I need a replacement. I found that weird, because I have not driven my car for roughly about a month and for an…
Acd/ayc pump has completely stop working in my vehicle. I took my vehicle to be service and the person who was doing the service on my car told me that the acd/ayc pump has gone out and I need a replacement. I found that weird, because I have not driven my car for roughly about a month and for an issue to pop up was very weird. after doing research, I seems that multiple people have the same issue were these pumps go out unexpected. There are only 1400-1600 of these cars made year in the states and to see many people have this problem in the u.s. And around the world mind boggling to many of us. mitsubishi needs to find another solution or remedy to this issue. Since I live in the south, my local dealership IS not wanting to cover this and I travel along the east coast with my car.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Power train · Vehicle speed control
The ayc pump failed by displaying a blinking tarmac light. It constantly flashes while driving. The ayc pump correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential. This IS a big hazard. The ayc pump should be relocated to the trunk compartment so it IS not exposed to weather…
The ayc pump failed by displaying a blinking tarmac light. It constantly flashes while driving. The ayc pump correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential. This IS a big hazard. The ayc pump should be relocated to the trunk compartment so it IS not exposed to weather conditions like snow and rain. This will protect the ayc pump from failing. The warranty will not cover this failed pump at all. *tr
- Power train · Suspension
Tarmac icon blinks incessantly on the display panel, as one drives. the blinking can cause photosensitive epilepsy (pse), which IS a form of epilepsy seizures triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights, bold, regular patterns, or regular moving…
Tarmac icon blinks incessantly on the display panel, as one drives. the blinking can cause photosensitive epilepsy (pse), which IS a form of epilepsy seizures triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights, bold, regular patterns, or regular moving patterns. I found out later, the blinking IS an indicator the acd pump - active center differential - IS failing and it's only a matter of time before the component completely gives out. many, many individuals from the community experiences the acd pump failure due to design and placement of the component in an inopportune location. as such, corrosion from moisture and salt deposit on the road can easily infiltrate into the pump component, causing failure in due time. further poor sealing, lack of weather protection (anti-corrosion spray) and poor placement all contributes to the systematic, premature failure of a $1500 pump. *tr
- Electronic stability control (esc)
Monday morning I warmed up my car for 5 minutes. Started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, AWD service required popped up on my display. I stopped the car and brought it back home. Looked up what the issue could be and found out that the acd pump has failed. This IS a well known problem from…
Monday morning I warmed up my car for 5 minutes. Started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, AWD service required popped up on my display. I stopped the car and brought it back home. Looked up what the issue could be and found out that the acd pump has failed. This IS a well known problem from mitsubishi for these cars and they have not issued a recall or real fix. Without the acd pump functioning, there IS a possibility that the car can lose traction in certain situations or damage the entire drivetrain system. Mitsubishi claims that its not part of the drivetrain so there IS no warranty and it's also a "luxury" system. Controlling wheel traction IS not a luxury its a safety feature. *tr
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Equipment adaptive/mobility · Power train
The ayc pump failed as noted by a trouble code. The ayc pump directly correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential. *tr
- Power train
When cold temperature comes (around 20F) or below you can hear a very loud whine coming from the ayd/acd pump located in the passenger side wheel well when first staying vehicle. When this happens there will be a moment where the tarmac/gravel/snow indicator lights on the dashboard blink and puts…
When cold temperature comes (around 20F) or below you can hear a very loud whine coming from the ayd/acd pump located in the passenger side wheel well when first staying vehicle. When this happens there will be a moment where the tarmac/gravel/snow indicator lights on the dashboard blink and puts the pump into failsafe mode. If you drive while the pump IS in failsafe mode the handling IS terrible and any engine braking IS non existent. over the past few winters I have experienced this up until this write up. Now in warmer weather (70F) or above the pump IS stuck in fail safe mode and does not return to normal operation like it sometimes would in winter months. This pump provides the front and rear differential assembly with the fluid needed to provide normal and adequate driving. Vehicle now has 41000 miles and needs this pump replaced which IS just over 2,000 usd. After much research, I have found weather and/or salt/sandy roads to cause premature failure of this pump. I believe my pump went as a combination of both because of poor placement by mitsubishi to locate this pump just behind the passenger rear wheel under the vehicle. I now have a hefty bill to look forward to every 3-4 years in pump replacement costs alone if I keep this hazard of a car. *tr
- Power train
My car began to have a flashing active yaw control light on the instrument panel. It was determined that ayc/acd pump was failing due to severe corrosion. When this happens, the AWD stops functioning, so the car IS now in two wheel drive mode. Mitsubishi mounted the ayc pump in the rear fenderwell…
My car began to have a flashing active yaw control light on the instrument panel. It was determined that ayc/acd pump was failing due to severe corrosion. When this happens, the AWD stops functioning, so the car IS now in two wheel drive mode. Mitsubishi mounted the ayc pump in the rear fenderwell area where it IS openly exposed to the winter elements such as snow, salt and sand. This IS a very well known problem and the dealer I went to has done about 6 cars in the last month or so just for this problem. the car was taken to a local mitsubishi dealer for warranty repair. The dealer was very helpful and was going to replace the pump under warranty, but when was denied the request due to the fact that the engine had had a "tune" on it. So, the pump will have to be repaired at cost to myself. the reason I am bringing this to your attention IS because this IS a very apparent design flaw. Placing a critical part like this pump openly exposed to snow, salt and sand thrown up by the tires which in turn corrodes the pump, IS a safety hazard. This stops the AWD to function and renders the car to be only driven in two wheeled drive mode when the car IS in fact, designed for all wheel drive. There are so many well documented cases of this problem, at some point in time, mitsubishi will have to acknowledge this and do something to mitigate the severe corrosion of the ayc pump.
- Electrical system · Power train
Acd pump failed and dealership wouldn't cover it car was still under warranty!! *tr
- Seat belts
The drivers side seatbelt mechanism will not latch properly. It IS not secure and dangerous. *tr
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.
- 11006081This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to WiFi.
- 10252686Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the Differential Mount Bracket Bush of the Rear Axle Differential Carrier Assembly in the applicable Service Manual sections.
- 10240446This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10174066A service campaign will be launched December 19, 2013 to update the ECM software programming in certain 2008 - 2014 Lancer Evolution, 2009 - 2014 Lancer Ralliart, and 2009 - 2011 Lancer Sportback Ralliart built before September 25, 2013. This service campaign will be conducted in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. A Service Campaign Bulletin outlining the reprogramming procedure will be available December 19, 2013 on MEDIC and MDL. In certain affected vehicles, normal Electric Throttle Valve (ETV) fluctuations may cause actual torque to exceed Permitted Torque at low engine speeds. An improper Permitted Torque threshold may then cause false MIL illumination. A software update optimizes the Permitted Torque threshold value to minimize false MIL illumination.
- 10174064This Service Campaign Bulletin provides field fix procedures for reprogramming the ECM with new software to address false MIL illumination with torque monitor P1241 (2008-2010 models) or P061A (2011-2014 models) stored in memory.
- 10173900In cold weather, false MIL illumination may occur on some affected vehicles during turbocharger operation below 3,000 rpm engine speed, due to improper intake air volume judgement parameter. DTCs P1235 (2008-2010 vehicles) or P0068 (2011-2014 vehicles) - Boost/Air Flow Sensor Plausibility may be stored in the ECM. This TSB provides field fix procedures to reprogram the ECM with new software to address false MIL illumination with boost/air flow plausibility monitor DTCs P1235 (2008-2010 models) or P0068 (2011-2014 models) stored in memory.
- 10172523This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key assembly. When replacing only the key case, it is not necessary to program immobilizer, RKE and OSS functions. For integrated RKE keys, once the electronic components are transferred to the new case, the key can be cut to the vehicle's key code.
- 10172522The Mechatronic assembly (valve body and TCM) and the clutch assembly are now available as service parts. This TSB provides instructions for transmission overhaul that were not included in the service manual.
- 10172209Procedures are now available for W6DGA TC-SST clutch assembly replacement. This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, clutch assembly replacement, and complete "Teach-in" procedures for the TCM. This TSB is used together with the Service Manual, TSB-16-22-003: "TC-SST Transmission and Mechatronic Assembly Diagnosis and Repair," and TSB-13-22-003: "TC-SST Diagnosis and Overhaul - Service Manual Revision," to provide procedures for the complete and accurate diagnosis and repair of the TC-SST transmission.
- 10170853Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170851Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain components using coin-type lithium batteries have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170848Procedures are now available for W6DGA TC-SST Mechatronic Assembly (valve body and transmission control module) replacement. This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, replace the Mechatronic Assembly, and program the new electronic control unit.
- 10170760This TSB clarifies the stop light switch installation and adjustment procedure in the affected service manuals.
- 10170691Some affected vehicles may display ! ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED on the MID and DTC P0012 may be recorded in ECM memory, but the MIL is not illuminated. An incorrect parameter in the judgment criteria may cause mis-detection of a fault even though the timing chain elongation rate remains within the specified allowance. This TSB provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM, confirm the oil control valve and timing chain are not at fault, and reset the timing chain learned value.
- 10170681This Technical Service Bulletin revises the Recommended Lubricants & Lubricants Capacities Table located in the General section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170107This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170106This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170103This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170101This 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.
- 10170068This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, replace the Mechatronic Assembly, and program the new electronic control unit. This bulletin supercedes TSB-14-22-003, issued September, 2014, to update the labor operation code in Warranty Information.
- 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.
- 10159667This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illuminating with a limited vehicle speed (failsafe mode), or the engine does not restart after driving a short distance and stopping the engine for a few minutes. Once symptoms and DTCs are confirmed, dealers should replace the following relays with anti- freezing types: ETV, A/T (CVT), injector, and starter. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-13-003, issued December, 2018, to add Eclipse Cross, applicable Canadian models, and countermeasure dates.
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