2.0 Turbo Evo X (4B11T)
2008–2016 · petrol · 1998cc · 295hp
Engine codes: 4B11T
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 Turbo Evo X (4B11T). Check this before you buy used.
The Evo X's 4B11T turbo is a strong, tuneable performance engine, but it's a hard-driven enthusiast car: timing-chain elongation accelerates under track/competitive use as carbon builds in the oil, clutches and tyres are consumables, and many examples are modified. Mechanically capable when standard and serviced obsessively — but buy on documented history, inspect for abuse/mods, and budget like a performance car, not a Lancer.
Known Issues
Chain elongates faster under track/competitive driving as oil carbons up.
Fix / Workaround: Frequent oil changes; replace chain proactively on tracked cars.
Repair cost: €400–€1000
Typically appears after: 80,000 km
Many were tracked, launched and tuned — stress on engine, clutch, drivetrain.
Fix / Workaround: Inspect for mods/abuse; compression + boost-leak test; check service records.
Repair cost: €0–€3000
Mileage Thresholds
After 100,000 km: Treat as a performance car for budget.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Documented history + standard/known mods
- ☐Compression & boost-leak test
- ☐Budget for consumables (clutch, tyres)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 Turbo Evo X (4B11T) reliable?
Expensive — The Evo X's 4B11T turbo is a strong, tuneable performance engine, but it's a hard-driven enthusiast car: timing-chain elongation accelerates under track/competitive use as carbon builds in the oil, clutches and tyres are consumables, and many examples are modified. Mechanically capable when standard and serviced obsessively — but buy on documented history, inspect for abuse/mods, and budget like a performance car, not a Lancer.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 Turbo Evo X (4B11T)?
The most commonly reported problems: Timing chain stretch (hard use), Abuse / modification.
Is a used Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 Turbo Evo X (4B11T) worth buying?
Won't fail catastrophically, but when things do go wrong the repairs cost a lot. Budget accordingly.