2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car, rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 30
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- —
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Mitsubishi |
|---|---|
| Model | Lancer |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 27 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 30 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 298 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2100 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Lancer | 30 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Lancer | 26 MPG combined |
| Lancer | 28 MPG combined |
| Lancer | 25 MPG combined |
| Lancer 4WD | 26 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 27 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 5% below the class average.
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- Amount financed
- $21,600
- Total interest
- $3,758
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≈ $1,340/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (2)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY17V609000 · 2017-09-29
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)16V563000 · 2016-07-28
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Remedy: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway).
Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer costs roughly $1,340 per year to fuel, or about $6,700 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC