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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

8.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,166

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016382 · manufacturer campaign SR-16-007

29 July 2016

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, a mixture of snow, water and road-salt solution may infiltrate between the front impact sensor and the bracket that attaches it to the vehicle. Over time, repeated freezing/thawing cycles could cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. In the event of a crash, this could result in delayed deployment of the driver and passenger front airbags which would increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front impact sensor and replace it if it is found to be cracked. An updated designed bracket and cover will also be installed.

66,076 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 47 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
198 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback at 8.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 198 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,166 in fuel, producing roughly 3,228 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 17 September 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.