2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,187 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 16, 2018 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 2, 2010 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer (Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–23 / 22–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer Evo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Lancer Evo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 23 |
Checking a specific 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
How do I know if my 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.