The service and repair manual for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 11 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Evolution MR Sedan 4-Door · DE Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door · ES Sportback Hatchback 4-Door · GT Sportback Hatchback 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door +5 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 26 complaints · 57 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Lancer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 416
- General Information 2,795
- Accessories & Equipment 3,235
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 857
- Body & Frame 1,070
- Maintenance 418
- Brakes 1,502
- Restraints 673
- Drivelines & Axles 81
- Steering 371
- Electrical 1,422
- Suspension 222
- Engine Mechanical 558
- Transmission 138
- Engine Performance 4,286
- Front 250
- Rear (FWD) 95
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Lancer
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › gasoline › belts and associated pulleys · 18V069000If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the ris.
Owners have filed 26 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 57 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Lancer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Lancer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Lancer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the Evolution MR Sedan 4-Door, DE Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door, ES Sportback Hatchback 4-Door, GT Sportback Hatchback 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, Evolution GSR Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Ralliart Sedan 4-Door, SE Sportback Hatchback 4-Door, GTS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2012 Lancer problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2012 Lancer, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2012 Lancer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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