2006 Mitsubishi Lancer: Problems & Reliability
NOT FLAGGED2006 Mitsubishi Lancer: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints.
The Mitsubishi Lancer isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2006 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 9th of 12 model years from 2006 to 2017.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2006–2017 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
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Service bulletins
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Recall campaigns
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 69 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2006 — close to the 76 of the median Lancer year from 2006 to 2017. Coded bulletins most often cover air bags (36), powertrain / transmission (7), engine & cooling (6). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2006 vs. the year before and after
The 2007 that followed stayed at zero.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 (this page) | — | 0 | 69 | 0 | — |
| 2007 Lancer | — | 0 | 60 | 0 | — |
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer: NOT FLAGGED — 0 owner complaints. The Mitsubishi Lancer isn't scored by the verdict engine yet, so the 2006 is ranked on volume — owner complaints plus a quarter weight for service bulletins. It ranks 9th of 12 model years from 2006 to 2017.
What are the most common 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer problems?
Owner complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer aren't concentrated in one component; 69 manufacturer service bulletins are on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
No recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recall status is VIN-specific, so still check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.