2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan CVT
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer (CF MY16) ES Sport sedan (2016-11-13) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008) – left side view by Acgskup, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer side+rear by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008) – rear seats by Acgskup, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 4dr Sedan CVT is a 148-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,495 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 148 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 146 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,495 ($29,617 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft³ |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD: overall not rated
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD: overall not rated
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Mitsubishi LANCER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 26, 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
NHTSA campaign 18V069000
Apr 20, 2015 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Consequence: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
NHTSA campaign 15V233000
Sep 12, 2014 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
NHTSA campaign 14V562000
49 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Mitsubishi LANCER
Owner Complaints
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Mitsubishi LANCER (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 16 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.