Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 -27 City / 30 -34 HWY
Horsepower
148 -168
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Demetria S
Great for city life and road trips.
Great gas mileage, spacious, rides smooth, maintenance is too pricey as long as you keep up with it. Maintenance upkeep makes the car life longer. Truck is spacious can lift large or long items. Automatic features are great. Second Mitsubishi car I have owned and I love it.
accountCircle Joe Lassick
Good Handling car and fun to drive
This car is just a blast to drive. No problems and great fuel mileage. Makes me want an EVO if they ever build a new one.
accountCircle Christina B
Great all around family vehicle. Lots of room. Great trunk size.bluetooth hands free talking.
The mitsubishi lancer is a great family vehicle. It has lots of great features and drives great. I live in the country and this vehicle makes it up my long Snow covered driveway in the winter. I have not had any issues with this vehicle and the mechanics at 5 star mitsubishi are all great. Love everything about the lancer.
accountCircle Kayla L
The car is great on gas, and is spacious for the size of the car.
I love that my vehicle is great on gas and is the perfect size for my fiance? And I. The only thing that I would change about my 2017 Lancer, is that the interior was not black. When we take our dog(s) with us, hair shows up instantly. Although it is a perfect size for my fiance? And I, it is not the perfect size for us two plus two dogs.
accountCircle Abigail S
Overall car review on a 2017 Mitsubishi lancer.
I bought my car brand new. It is great on gas. I drive it to and from New Braunfels daily. I have not had my issues ugh my car. I am on top of my maintenance because I do not want any issues. The car is spacious and I have two car seats in the back. It is up to date with technology so it has a touch screen radio and it connects to Bluetooth and has a aux plug. I love my car all around inside and outside. Red exterior and the inside is black.
accountCircle Emily C
Drives smooth, and brakes good. Red stitching in interior.
Love the car, the interior is so nice, has red stitching on the inside. The brakes work very well, feels so smooth when you are driving. One thing I do not like about it though is that it is not automatic, like when you close the door and put the car in drive, the car doors will not automatically lock. As well as, the lights, you have to turn them on and off. The radio is touch screen, it also has CarPlay. If you do not know what CarPlay is, it is like a cord connected to the radio, you plug in your charger to it, and connect your phone that way the car mirrors your phone, that way you do not have to look at the phone, you look at the screen. Has pretty good space, fits about 5 people. Whenever you want to open the trunk or the gas tank, on the driver's side to their left, right at the bottom of the floor, there is two little things you pull up, one to open the trunk (has a little picture of a trunk) that way you know to pull it up to open. The other is of the gas.
accountCircle Maria C
The seats are pretty comfortable.
Its great but sometimes the car takes long to speed up in the freeway or wherever you are trying to speed up the radio ac is good but other than it is good the seats feel good and comfy. It is pretty roomy and the trunk is super spacious. Makes you feel good about your car.
accountCircle Iman B
Why I love my lancer so much.
I currently does not have any problems with my car. It keeps me updated and let me know when it needs service. The only thing about my car is you can push lightly on the gas and it still goes fast. I would recommend anyone to buy to buy a lancer. It also is wonderful on miles.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ed
Transmission
Have had a grinding sound in transmission. Got it rebuilt but grinding sound persists. I’m told Mitsubishi does not make it available as a replacement !! It’s a bearing, a simple bearing, which is not available so I need a new tranny? Even after paying for a rebuild? Everyone I’ve asked says the same thing!! They don’t provide the bearing? This must be a bloody joke!! Right??
accountCircle Krystal G
Not worth it. This car will die alone.
Very uncomfortable. Easily stained. Gas mileage was great at first. Gas dropped in mpg. Body gets scratches and dings really easy. Interior is very plain and scratches easily. Hard to clean. No parking sensors which I do not understand with a backup camera. On hot days with ac on full blast in Georgia, still does not seem like it retains the air inside. Good speakers but plain and cheap LCD screen. Also window seals are already leaking after year and a half.
accountCircle Monique N
It is red and big and makes a lot of. Noises.
I bought my vehicle in cash as a used car and it had many problems like the axial kept getting loose, oil leaks, air conditioner kept going out and engine will overheat and make car turn off. Kept taking in to get it fix many times to many problems with car insurance will not cover at all because I only can afford liability right now.
accountCircle Alexis R
Too expensive for what it's worth.
The boat-like of the car makes it hard to turn corners or hit bumps in the road. The shocks are just too touchy. The driver and passenger handles on the inside of the car on the roof the screws come out and the handle falls off. The interior is all plastic.
accountCircle Oscar R
Very affordable and efficient.
I haven't ran into any problems for the car at all. It is a very reliable car. It is very fuel efficient as well. It is beautiful on the outside and on the inside. The seats are very comfortable. The sunroof is also very lovely. The spoiler makes it look amazing as well.
accountCircle Mari B
The safety features are good
I like that I can have cargo space or seating when I need it but the last row seating is cramped and difficult to get into.
accountCircle Krystal G
Not a first or second choice car.
Very uncomfortable. Mpg were great at first but has significant dropped after only a few months. Seats are easily stained. Surfaces are easily scratched. Good car for first time car but I would be nervous about how durable it will withstand or protect the passengers in the event of an accident.
accountCircle Jose G
A bit smaller than most cars for its size, but very reliable. Regular maintenance is difficult in a since that there is a lot of covers on the undercarriage of the vehicle that does not make sense. Some of the interior is very flimsy and not vestry reliable. Wish there were more accessories integrated in the console.

Mitsubishi Lancer Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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LE
148 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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ES
168 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
168 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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SEL
168 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Reviews

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5 stars 62%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 4%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Mariana C on June 15, 2021
Mitsubishi lancer likes/dislikes.
I love my car. It drives very smoothly, it is fast. It is really good on mpg and easy to clean. The only manufacturer problem I came across was the driver window. During the winter time, the window stopped going up the window track so it was going the wrong way. I took it to the dealership and after the 3rd time they fixed it correctly.
accountCircle Lori D on June 3, 2021
A great car for a lifetime.
Great on gas, small but comfy. Sporty look to it. Handles well, easy to park, great pick up. I like it a lot. I have been driving Mitsubishi for years. They make awesome, safe vehicles. Never had a problem with it. Will drive it till it will not run anymore!

Ranks #17 Small Cars by Owners

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer has an average owner rating of 4.41 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 35 other Small Cars.

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4.83
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4.79
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4.36

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #11 of 35 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG
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118 MPG
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34 MPG

Is The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Car?

It is a fun little car, it handles well but can have a hard time accelerating. It has the most power between 3500-4500 rpm and is good on fuel consumption if you are careful. It is a great daily... Read More
Layla M.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer?

I bought my vehicle used and it was a fleet car prior apparently. I have had the car for 8 months and the only problem was a bad battery and having to realign the headlights a couple times. The only... Read More
Layla M.

Is The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Value?

I bought the car for $14,000, and I'll admit it was very overpriced. I think $8,000 would have been a more fair price. The car is great, but it is not worth more than that.
Layla M.

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