The Mitsubishi Lancer (3 generations, 2002–2017) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 30 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Mitsubishi Lancer VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Mitsubishi Lancer window sticker — build, options & years
The Mitsubishi Lancer ran from 2002–2017 across 3 generations (2002–2003, 2004–2006, 2007–2018). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Mitsubishi Lancer VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2007, 2013, 2017; the most-complained-about are 2003, 2002, 2009. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mitsubishi Lancer VIN decoder.
What the Mitsubishi Lancer sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Lancer, latest tested year 2017:
The label also prints an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 385 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Lancer under Small Station Wagons, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Lancer's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2002 to 2017. Worth checking before you compare a Lancer sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 4 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Lancer sticker carries as of its 2017 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used Lancer sells for now
The label froze the Lancer price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Lancer by model year, from 47 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 listings | |
| 2015 | 12 listings | |
| 2011 | 14 listings | |
| 2003 | 10 listings |
A 2016 Lancer asks a median $5,450 today, a 2003 about $2,100. Full breakdown on the Mitsubishi Lancer value page.
What's on the Mitsubishi Lancer sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 30 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 4 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Lancer VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Mitsubishi Lancer VIN decoder.
Lancer window sticker — every model year
This covers the Mitsubishi Lancer for 2002–2017. Enter any Lancer VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Mitsubishi model.
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Other Mitsubishi window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Mitsubishi Mirage | Subcompact Cars | 39 mpg | |
| Mitsubishi Galant | Compact Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Mitsubishi 3000GT | Subcompact Cars | 19 mpg | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mitsubishi Lancer
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Lancer, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mitsubishi Lancer all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Mitsubishi Lancer whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mitsubishi Lancer window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34 highway), from its 2017 rating, with an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Mitsubishi Lancer sticker?
4 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2017 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 4★, Frontal crash 4★, Side crash 4★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Mitsubishi Lancer worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2016 asks a median $5,450 and a 2003 about $2,100 across 47 live listings. See the Mitsubishi Lancer value page.
Is the recreated Mitsubishi Lancer sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Mitsubishi Lancer may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Mitsubishi Lancer?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.