2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -25 City / 24 -31 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

120 -286

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Jairo N

It's has been a great car so far, no mechanic problems or anything, Really cheap car, great quality.

Comfortable, for anyone with a low budget who is looking for a great car.

Beverley M

A dependable and affordable car.

It's a great dependable little car. Great on gas and its never had any major problems. The only thing I've had to do is keep the oil changed, new tires, one battery, and tune ups here and there. My 17 year old daughter drives my car also and I feel very comfortable knowing that it will get her where she's going without an issue.

Nicole G

It may be an older car, but it's still going pretty reliable at around 150k miles on it.

I have had very few problems with my car. So far it was a tire rod, old batteries, and normal tire wear and tear. For me it's comfortable, but my husband who is around 6 feet feels cramped. It has the normal bells and whistles for an '06.

Joven M

My vehicle is very lightweight which is good for acceleration and speed; however, the vehicle works perfectly fine as a daily driver as well.

My car was pre owned; however, the vehicle only had 39000 miles built on it. With such low mileage there were little to no problems with it. The only ones being a squeaky suspension and some bad clips. Everything else is great, it's a lightweight car that has some speed and pick up in it great first car all in all.

Alexis r

It a very good car if you take car of it

Love the comfortable seats. It has for doors that makes it easy to go in. It has a beeper that opens the door and the trunk. I don't like that if you lift it it stops working system shuts down.

Steph C

It is very reliable and not expensive to own

My car has almost 170k miles on it and has done very well by me. I do basic maintenance regularly and have never had a major issue or been stranded anywhere.

Jenna H

It is a reliable car. It gets good gas mileage. It is easy to drive.

I love that it gets good gas mileage. If I wish that the radio buttons were on the steering wheel so you could control it from there too. It is a reliable car.

Darlene A

Only about the screeching noise that it makes once turned on

I love my car so much. It saves on fuel, my kids fit in it along with their safety seats, and has never failed on me! Only one problem where when you turn it on it makes a screeching noise and gets louder when you turn on the air .

Negative Owner Reviews

Ziara W

First car love the car but have car troubles.

My ac compressor is messed so my steering wheel does not really turn. Other than that it is a great car it is the oz rally edition drives smooth and really has power. It is great on gas only takes 25 to fill up. This is my first car and I definitely do not regret making this my first car.

Mikaela M

It is easy on gas and reliable.

My mitsubishi lancer is a very reliable car. It has 5 seats with good amount of space to move around. Good trunk space. It runs really good and gets me were I need to go. It is pretty good on gas usage also.

Michael R

No ac no heat check engine but 250, 000 miles.

Air condition and heat keep going out and vehicle constantly struggles to pass Illinois vehicle emissions test. Tire pressure and check engine lights have been on since few months after purchase, even dealer does mechanic does not know why it stays on.

Samantha H

Foreign vehicles- worth the risk?

The vehicle is a quite, sleek, fast car, but I am afraid when getting work done by non-dealership mechanics they experience issues with fixing parts it's too tight of a fit and pieces seem to be less sturdy and snap easily where it is foreign. I love how fast my car accelerates, but with too much weight (full passenger maximum) the car seems to sink closer to the road and has a harder time pushing on the back roads where it's a small cylinder.

Crystal M

I like change. I always have a new interest I want to try out.

The car shakes a lot when driving. Once it even stopped while I was driving. I got it fixed though, so now it is working okay. Also driver's side window cannot open and the radio does not work sometimes.

Kayla K

The engine gets too hot sometimes.

I love how compact my car is. I hate the gas mileage. The engine is too complicated and spaced weird.

Bridget F

Mitsubishi lancer it looks cute.

It has issues with the lights sometimes and it falls apart a lot. One time the window fell out of place. Like the tire light comes on constantly for some reason and I do not know why it is really annoying I do not know what else to say honestly that is about it but it can get in the way sometimes.

Mitsubishi Lancer Models

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

120 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

OZ-Rally

120 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

Ralliart

162 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

Evolution RS

286 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

Evolution IX

286 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

Evolution MR Edition

286 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats

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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Reviews

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Kaitlyn M on March 2, 2021

Well running 06’ grey Mitsubishi lancer. With good radio and speakers from boss.

It is comfortable, four door with sunroof. Has spectacular gas mileage with well running a/c & heat and does amazing with oil changes a very old car with good value, no problems with it. However, in the winter time it is recommended to start the car 20-30 minutes prior to driving in it for a more substantial reason.

Mercedes M on March 1, 2021

Slick My vehicle has many good qualities one being the gas mileage.

Very nice vehicle only problem is abs light won't come off dash. Vehicle is a great everyday driver color is gray. Feels like I'm driving a race car. It has 160000 miles on it. Gas mileage is good also. I get around 20 city 25 highway. Pretty decent for an older vehicle

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Pros from Owners

Sandra S.

It is a good sports car but it is not the best 4 season and it is mainly a car that is used in the summer as it not a four wheeler. And in rain it does tend to like slip a lot and it is difficult to find car parts for it. And if you do find parts they tend to be more expensive mainly for a car that is more than 10 years old and has a lot of miles on it. But overall it is a well sturdy car and could be a good car for a teen.

Morranda H.

The Mitsubishi lancer has great gas mileage, and is inexpensive to fill the gas tank. It even gets great city mileage. The glory doors make the Mitsubishi lancer great for driving around family. For only having 4 cylinders the car can really get up and go.

Cons from Owners

Sandra S.

It did break down one time. And when I looked for car parts it was difficult to find, also took me a couple months to find that piece and the used transmission cost almost $1,000-$2,000 and it did have high mileage. The car is not the best winter car.

Morranda H.

My biggest problem with the 2006 Mitsubishi lancer is going uphill at high speeds, the vehicle definity legs when trying to accelerate uphill. Also when trying to slow quickly from the highway to an off ramp the Mitsubishi lancer can become shaky.

Ranks #10 Small Cars by Owners

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has an average owner rating of 4.23 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #9 of 22 other Small Cars.

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Is The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Car?

Yes. It has a great engine that I have never had any issues with, and the a/c is amazing and long lasting which is important in Florida, and great on gas. The cons is that it is lightweight so you do... Read More

kim m.

Very good vehicle. Very reliable good motor, no problems in all these years. Gas saver. Regular wear and tear.

Erika P.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Extremely reliable. Very trustworthy. The engine is great. The only problems I have had are with the headlamps which seem to go out a lot and the electric windows have had to be replaced.

kim m.

Very reliable. I think the only problem is the gas spending as the years and miles accumulate but besides that everything good.

Erika P.

Is The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Value?

They run about $12,000 new. This is excellent value for the reliability you get. There is no way I would purchase a brand new car because of the high prices and depreciation once you drive away, but... Read More

kim m.

25000, it was at the moment. Had a lot of additions and trimmings. Got it for a good deal after discounts.

Erika P.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer came factory standard with a 2.0 L 4Cylinder engine but there was also an upgrade option for a 2.4 L 4Cylinder engine. No matter which model You have they will both use a timing belt...

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