2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Problems & Reliability
BEST2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: BEST — 0 owner complaints.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2007 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 11th of 11 model years from 2005 to 2015, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2005–2015 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
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Model years compared
24
Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2007 (reported May 23, 2016).
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 16V334000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module |
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 24 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2007 — fewer than the 72 of the median Lancer Evolution year from 2005 to 2015. Coded bulletins most often cover engine & cooling (6), powertrain / transmission (6), electrical system (6). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2007 vs. the year before and after
From the 2006 to the 2007, owner complaints fell by more than half (34 → 0) — an improvement. The 2008 that followed went from none to 59, so the 2007 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lancer Evolution | — | 34 | 30 | 2 | — |
| 2007 (this page) | — | 0 | 24 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Lancer Evolution | AVOID | 59 | 82 | 4 | — |
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FAQ
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: BEST — 0 owner complaints. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2007 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 11th of 11 model years from 2005 to 2015, one of the two lightest records among years at least a year old.
What are the most common 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems?
Owner complaints for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution aren't concentrated in one component; 24 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
1 recall campaign on federal record for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, most recently 16V334000 (May 23, 2016, air bags). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the model is ranked on complaint and bulletin volume until the verdict engine scores it. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.