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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

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

3

3 current

Combined

8.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,666

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2018588 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-009

26 October 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wiper link rod with a countermeasure one, and will replace the wiper motor crank arm with a new one.

80,610 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

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

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013316 · manufacturer campaign SR13-009

20 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the clutch master cylinder may fail, resulting in an inability to disengage the clutch or to shift gears. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, increased stopping distances and engine stalling. Such an occurrence could increase the risk of a crash causing injury or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder.

1,009 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 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer at 8.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 198 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,666 in fuel, producing roughly 3,973 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.