2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: recalls and complaints

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1. 15V233000Received 20 Apr 2015. 76,958 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-15-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2015.

2. 14V562000Received 12 Sep 2014. 165,923 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-14-009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2014.

3. 13V446000Received 19 Sep 2013. 10,474 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-13-009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Nov 2013.

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2. 20041
3. 20052
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5. 20071
6. 20084
7. 20095
8. 20105
9. 20113
10. 20121
11. 20131
12. 20142
13. 20152

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

253,355 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, model years 2003 to 2015. 3 of them name the 2011 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.