2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD SE 4dr Sedan
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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 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD SE 4dr Sedan is a 168-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 sedan with a cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $20,195 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 168 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 167 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,195 ($28,586 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L DOHC 16-valve I4 (MIVEC) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 168 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 167 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder w/ VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.9 x 97.0 mm (3.46 x 3.82 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft³ |
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Rivals to the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer AWD SE 4dr Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD: 4 ★ overall
- 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD: 4 ★ overall
- 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2012 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
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi LANCER
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi LANCER (3 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
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 2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.