{"id":513383,"date":"2022-07-30T02:15:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T06:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fs1inc.com\/blog\/2012-mitsubishi-lancer-problems-reliability\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T22:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T02:42:44","slug":"2012-mitsubishi-lancer-problems-reliability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fs1inc.com\/blog\/2012-mitsubishi-lancer-problems-reliability\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Problems & Reliability"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[258,295],"tags":[327,593,296],"class_list":["post-513383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-car","category-mitsubishi","tag-327","tag-lancer","tag-mitsubishi"],"acf":{"sku":"","year":"","make":"","model":"","post_title":"","featured_image":null,"introduction":"","what_is_pcm_programming":"","signs_your_year_make_model_needs_pcm_programming":"","product_title":"","product_view_link":"","how_pcm_programming_works_for_year_make_model":"","engine_size":"","engine_size_1_url":"","engine_size_2":"","engine_size_2_url":"","description":"Hey there, fellow car enthusiasts! If you're anything like me, you probably have a soft spot for the Mitsubishi Lancer. This compact car has been a staple on the roads for years, offering a blend of style, performance, and affordability. But, like any vehicle, it's not without its quirks and issues. Today, we're diving into the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer<\/a> to uncover some of the common problems owners have faced and to give you a sense of its overall reliability. Whether you're considering buying one or just curious about how it holds up over time, this post is for you.\n\nNow, let's be real\u2014no car is perfect, and the 2012 Lancer is no exception. From transmission troubles to electrical gremlins, we'll explore the nitty-gritty details that every potential owner should know. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. We'll also highlight the areas where the Lancer shines, proving that it can still be a dependable ride for many. So, buckle up and join me as we take a closer look at what makes the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer tick, and whether it's a car you can count on for the long haul.","body_reported_problems":"

N\/A<\/p>","body_analysis":"

No major problem has been reported<\/p>","brake_system_reported_problems":"