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[MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20110717 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE [CITY] => EVERGREEN [STATE] => CO [VIN] => JA32W8FV9AU [DATEA] => 20110726 [LDATE] => 20110726 [MILES] => 11500 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION GSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE; ALTHOUGH THE FIRST TIME THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THE SECOND TIME THEY SMELLED AN EXTENSIVE FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHERE THE FAILURE ORIGINATED AND DID NOT HAVE A REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,500. 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[MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20111027 [FIRE] => Y [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING [CITY] => LAKE OSWEGO [STATE] => OR [VIN] => JA32W5FV6AU [DATEA] => 20111027 [LDATE] => 20111027 [MILES] => 0 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE LAST NIGHT AND BURNED UP WHILE TURNED OFF, PARKED AND UNATTENDED. ANOTHER SIMILIAR SITUATION OCCURRED: BOISE --- A VEHICLE RECALL YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD ABOUT THAT COULD PUT YOU IN DANGER. IMAGINE YOUR CAR IS PARKED IN YOUR GARAGE AND A FIRE ERUPTS UNDER THE HOOD OF IT -- SPREADING TO YOUR HOME. IT'S A NATIONAL SAFETY RECALL ANNOUNCED BY MITSUBISHI A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT WE FOUND HAS AFFECTED MANY DRIVERS SINCE THEN AND NOW POSSIBLY ONE LOCAL FAMILY. A BOISE HOME CAUGHT ON FIRE LAST MONTH AND FIRE INVESTIGATORS SAY THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED, BUT THEY SAY IT STARTED IN OR NEAR A MITSUBISHI LANCER PARKED IN THE GARAGE -- A CAR THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MITSUBISHI INITIATED THE RECALL OF CERTAIN CROSSOVERS AND CARS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HAS ADDED ADDITIONAL VEHICLES TO ITS LIST SINCE THEN. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SAYS THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE AT ANY TIME, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED-OFF, PARKED AND UNATTENDED. ACROSS THE COUNTRY THERE ARE STORIES ABOUT THE VEHICLES CATCHING ON FIRE. IN MINNESOTA, A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION PARKED IN AN ATTACHED GARAGE STARTED A FIRE AND BURNED A HOME TO THE GROUND. IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA, A FAMILY LOST EVERYTHING WHEN THEIR HOUSE BURNED DOWN BECAUSE THEIR 2009 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER BURST INTO FLAMES. BOISE FIRE INVESTIGATORS SAY A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER WAS PARKED INSIDE THE GARAGE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PINPOINT WHERE THE FIRE STARTED BECAUSE THE HOOD OF THE CAR, THE ENGINE AND THE FRONT OF THE GARAGE WERE SO BADLY DAMAGED. THE RECALL INCLUDES MORE THAN 5 VEHICLE MODELS BUILT FROM 2006 TO NOW. MITSUBISHI MOTORS SAYS IT HAS CONTACTED OWNERS TO NOTIFY THEM OF ANY RECALLS. *TT [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => AWD [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [5] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 907728 [ODINO] => 10448775 [MFR_NAME] => MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20120128 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => POWER TRAIN [CITY] => CENTRAL ISLIP [STATE] => NY [VIN] => JA32W8FV5BU [DATEA] => 20120221 [LDATE] => 20120221 [MILES] => 4000 [OCCURENCES] => 0 [CDESCR] => TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE CONTACT MOVED THE CLUTCH IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CLUTCH WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. 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[MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20120301 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE [CITY] => DALE CITY [STATE] => VA [VIN] => JA32W8FV0AU [DATEA] => 20120323 [LDATE] => 20120323 [MILES] => 0 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => BAD INJECTOR CAUSED CYLINDER FAILURE OR VALVR CONSTANT VALVE TICK. BLOWN SPARK PLUGS CAUSED PISTON MELTDOWN OR CHANGING OF SPARK PLUGS EVERY 20K MILES TRANSMISSION IS NOTTY WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR SOMETIMES, DIFF PINS IN TRANSMISSION JUST COME OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT GO INTO ANY GEAR. HERE IS A POLL THATS ON THE FORUMS FOR THE EVO'S VIEW POLL RESULTS: EVO X TRANSMISSION PROBLEM POLL NOTCHY, GRINDING, OR DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE GEARS (ALL THE TIME) 471V OTES 41.72% NOTCHY, GRINDING, OR DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE GEARS (ONLY WHEN CAR IS COLD) 389 VOTES 34.46% DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE REVERSE GEAR (COLD OR WARM) 79 VOTES 7.00% NO PROBLEMS AT ALL 190 VOTES 16.83% VOTERS: 1129. YOU MAY NOT VOTE ON THIS POLL ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE COSTING COUNTLESS EVO OWNERS TO BUY A NEW MOTOR CAUSE IT BLEW, BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION OR HAVE JACK;S TRANSMISSION REBUILD IT FOR THEM. THE ARTICLES IS DOWN BELOW ABOUT THE CRUNCH OF THE TRANNY AND HOW THEY FIX IT. 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YOU MAY NOT VOTE ON THIS POLL ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE COSTING COUNTLESS EVO OWNERS TO BUY A NEW MOTOR CAUSE IT BLEW, BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION OR HAVE JACK;S TRANSMISSION REBUILD IT FOR THEM. THE ARTICLES IS DOWN BELOW ABOUT THE CRUNCH OF THE TRANNY AND HOW THEY FIX IT. 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YOU MAY NOT VOTE ON THIS POLL ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE COSTING COUNTLESS EVO OWNERS TO BUY A NEW MOTOR CAUSE IT BLEW, BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION OR HAVE JACK;S TRANSMISSION REBUILD IT FOR THEM. THE ARTICLES IS DOWN BELOW ABOUT THE CRUNCH OF THE TRANNY AND HOW THEY FIX IT. 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[MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20121008 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => SERVICE BRAKES [CITY] => KEMPNER [STATE] => TX [VIN] => JA32W8FV7AU [DATEA] => 20121017 [LDATE] => 20121017 [MILES] => 38000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => DROVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WITHIN 5 SECONDS ABS MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS STABILITY CONTROL. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE SENSOR NOT BEING SEALED CORRECTLY BY THE MANUFACTURER WHICH LED TO CORROSION AND THE SENSOR FAILING. MITSUBISHI WOULD NOT WARRANTY THIS ITEM EVEN THOUGH ITS KNOWN TO BE FAULTY, MITSUBISHI EVEN HAS A NEW PART NUMBER FOR THE SENSOR. 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[MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20121008 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL [CITY] => KEMPNER [STATE] => TX [VIN] => JA32W8FV7AU [DATEA] => 20121017 [LDATE] => 20121017 [MILES] => 38000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => DROVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND WITHIN 5 SECONDS ABS MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS STABILITY CONTROL. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR ABS SENSOR WAS FAULTY DUE TO THE SENSOR NOT BEING SEALED CORRECTLY BY THE MANUFACTURER WHICH LED TO CORROSION AND THE SENSOR FAILING. MITSUBISHI WOULD NOT WARRANTY THIS ITEM EVEN THOUGH ITS KNOWN TO BE FAULTY, MITSUBISHI EVEN HAS A NEW PART NUMBER FOR THE SENSOR. THIS SHOULD OBVIOUSLY BE A SAFETY RECALL. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 5 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [11] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 955121 [ODINO] => 10488842 [MFR_NAME] => MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20121212 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ELECTRICAL SYSTEM [CITY] => BRECKENRIDGE [STATE] => CO [VIN] => JA32W8FVXAU [DATEA] => 20121214 [LDATE] => 20121214 [MILES] => 14303 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => REQUESTED DEALER TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY A PROBLEM WHICH CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE AT TEMPERATURES OF 20 BELOW ZERO AS DOCUMENTED IN MITSUBISHI TSB-10-13-002. WAS ADVISED BY DEALER AND LATER BY MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS THAT THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY SINCE THE PROBLEM HAS NOT OCCURRED ON THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE. I RECOMMEND THAT THIS TSB BE CONSIDERED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL IN THOSE PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE THE TEMPERATURE REGULARLY GOES TO 20 BELOW ZERO. HAVING A DISABLED VEHICLE AT THAT TEMPERATURE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [12] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 976483 [ODINO] => 10509213 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130410 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL [CITY] => SILVER SPRING [STATE] => MD [VIN] => JA32W8FV2AU [DATEA] => 20130423 [LDATE] => 20130423 [MILES] => 43000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => BOUGHT MY VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 37,213 MILES ON IT. AT 43,000 MILES, VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE ALL WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL HYDRAULIC PUMP. THIS SHOULD BE AN ITEM COVERED UNDER THE 5 YEAR/60,000 MILE WARRANTY, HOWEVER, MITSUBISHI STATES THAT IT IS NOT COVERED, EVEN THOUGH IT IS PART OF THE POWER-TRAIN, AND REQUIRED TO WORK FOR VEHICLE STABILITY AND SAFETY. MITSUBISHI HAS CONTINUED TO REFUSE TO WARRANTY THE PUMP. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE, AND THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS, MAYBE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CARS WITH THE EXACT SAME MALFUNCTION, MANY OF THESE WERE TURNED AWAY BY MITSUBISHI EVEN WHILE THEY WERE UNDER THE POWER-TRAIN WARRANTY. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 55 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [13] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 976484 [ODINO] => 10509213 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130410 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => STEERING [CITY] => SILVER SPRING [STATE] => MD [VIN] => JA32W8FV2AU [DATEA] => 20130423 [LDATE] => 20130423 [MILES] => 43000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => BOUGHT MY VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 37,213 MILES ON IT. AT 43,000 MILES, VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE ALL WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL HYDRAULIC PUMP. THIS SHOULD BE AN ITEM COVERED UNDER THE 5 YEAR/60,000 MILE WARRANTY, HOWEVER, MITSUBISHI STATES THAT IT IS NOT COVERED, EVEN THOUGH IT IS PART OF THE POWER-TRAIN, AND REQUIRED TO WORK FOR VEHICLE STABILITY AND SAFETY. MITSUBISHI HAS CONTINUED TO REFUSE TO WARRANTY THE PUMP. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE, AND THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS, MAYBE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CARS WITH THE EXACT SAME MALFUNCTION, MANY OF THESE WERE TURNED AWAY BY MITSUBISHI EVEN WHILE THEY WERE UNDER THE POWER-TRAIN WARRANTY. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 55 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [14] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 976485 [ODINO] => 10509213 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130410 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => POWER TRAIN [CITY] => SILVER SPRING [STATE] => MD [VIN] => JA32W8FV2AU [DATEA] => 20130423 [LDATE] => 20130423 [MILES] => 43000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => BOUGHT MY VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE WITH 37,213 MILES ON IT. AT 43,000 MILES, VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING MALFUNCTIONS WITH THE ALL WHEEL CONTROL SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL HYDRAULIC PUMP. THIS SHOULD BE AN ITEM COVERED UNDER THE 5 YEAR/60,000 MILE WARRANTY, HOWEVER, MITSUBISHI STATES THAT IT IS NOT COVERED, EVEN THOUGH IT IS PART OF THE POWER-TRAIN, AND REQUIRED TO WORK FOR VEHICLE STABILITY AND SAFETY. MITSUBISHI HAS CONTINUED TO REFUSE TO WARRANTY THE PUMP. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE, AND THERE HAVE BEEN DOZENS, MAYBE HUNDREDS OF OTHER CARS WITH THE EXACT SAME MALFUNCTION, MANY OF THESE WERE TURNED AWAY BY MITSUBISHI EVEN WHILE THEY WERE UNDER THE POWER-TRAIN WARRANTY. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 55 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [15] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 984930 [ODINO] => 10515037 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130515 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => POWER TRAIN [CITY] => MT PROSPECT [STATE] => IL [VIN] => [DATEA] => 20130604 [LDATE] => 20130604 [MILES] => 29300 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => EVERY MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO X KEEPS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH OUR ACD/AYC PUMP FAILURE THAT WILL COST ME/OWNER A STAGGERING 2000 TO 3000 DOLLARS TO FIX. THIS IS CLEARLY SHOW HOW THE PART IS REALLY WEAK AND SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY TO FIX IT. PLEASE HELP US HAVE THE MITSUBISHI PAY FOR THIS CRAPPY PART INCLUDED ON AN EXPENSIVE CAR. HOPE YOU HERE MY VOICE. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 5 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [16] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1004265 [ODINO] => 10536142 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130810 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => POWER TRAIN [CITY] => BUTLER [STATE] => PA [VIN] => JA32W8FV8AU [DATEA] => 20130819 [LDATE] => 20130819 [MILES] => 28100 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => ON-DASH WARNING LIGHT OF "4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON. THIS WARNING IS INDICATIVE OF A ACTIVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL (ACD) PUMP FAILURE, GENERALLY DUE TO CORROSION FROM TREATED WINTER ROAD SURFACES AND/OR THE INABILITY TO HANDLE COLD-WEATHER CLIMATES. CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) TO DELAY ACTIVATION OF THE ACD PUMP FOR THIS EXACT REASON 2 YEARS PRIOR TO FAILURE. MITSUBISHI HAS YET TO CORRECT THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND IS CURRENTLY REFUSING TO HONOR WARRANTY SERVICE OF FAILED PUMPS UNDER THEIR 5-YEAR / 36,000-MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, STATING THAT THE PUMP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE SAFELY AND PROPERLY. IN CONTRAST, A WORKING ACD PUMP DIRECTLY EFFECTS THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING, TRACTION & STEERING - AND ALL 3 DRIVING PARAMETERS IMMEDIATELY BEHAVE DIFFERENTLY WHEN THE PUMP SHUTS DOWN IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE OR HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS A DRIVER-SELECTED SETTING FOR TARMAC (PAVEMENT), GRAVEL/RAIN & SNOW CONDITIONS - THESE SETTINGS ARE COMPLETELY DISABLED WHEN THE ACD PUMP HAS FAILED, OR IS FAILING (ON-DASH WARNING WITH PUMP IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE). THIS ISSUE EFFECTS SEVERAL MODELS (LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, ETC.) FROM MODEL YEAR 2008 TO 2014, AND HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED IN ONLINE FORUMS (AND PROBABLY SEVERAL-FOLD THAT AMOUNT THAT HAVEN'T BEEN DISCUSSED ONLINE). PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY, THANK YOU. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 15 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [17] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1004266 [ODINO] => 10536142 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130810 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => STEERING [CITY] => BUTLER [STATE] => PA [VIN] => JA32W8FV8AU [DATEA] => 20130819 [LDATE] => 20130819 [MILES] => 28100 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => ON-DASH WARNING LIGHT OF "4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON. THIS WARNING IS INDICATIVE OF A ACTIVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL (ACD) PUMP FAILURE, GENERALLY DUE TO CORROSION FROM TREATED WINTER ROAD SURFACES AND/OR THE INABILITY TO HANDLE COLD-WEATHER CLIMATES. CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) TO DELAY ACTIVATION OF THE ACD PUMP FOR THIS EXACT REASON 2 YEARS PRIOR TO FAILURE. MITSUBISHI HAS YET TO CORRECT THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND IS CURRENTLY REFUSING TO HONOR WARRANTY SERVICE OF FAILED PUMPS UNDER THEIR 5-YEAR / 36,000-MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, STATING THAT THE PUMP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE SAFELY AND PROPERLY. IN CONTRAST, A WORKING ACD PUMP DIRECTLY EFFECTS THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING, TRACTION & STEERING - AND ALL 3 DRIVING PARAMETERS IMMEDIATELY BEHAVE DIFFERENTLY WHEN THE PUMP SHUTS DOWN IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE OR HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS A DRIVER-SELECTED SETTING FOR TARMAC (PAVEMENT), GRAVEL/RAIN & SNOW CONDITIONS - THESE SETTINGS ARE COMPLETELY DISABLED WHEN THE ACD PUMP HAS FAILED, OR IS FAILING (ON-DASH WARNING WITH PUMP IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE). THIS ISSUE EFFECTS SEVERAL MODELS (LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, ETC.) FROM MODEL YEAR 2008 TO 2014, AND HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED IN ONLINE FORUMS (AND PROBABLY SEVERAL-FOLD THAT AMOUNT THAT HAVEN'T BEEN DISCUSSED ONLINE). PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY, THANK YOU. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 15 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [18] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1004267 [ODINO] => 10536142 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130810 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL [CITY] => BUTLER [STATE] => PA [VIN] => JA32W8FV8AU [DATEA] => 20130819 [LDATE] => 20130819 [MILES] => 28100 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => ON-DASH WARNING LIGHT OF "4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON. THIS WARNING IS INDICATIVE OF A ACTIVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL (ACD) PUMP FAILURE, GENERALLY DUE TO CORROSION FROM TREATED WINTER ROAD SURFACES AND/OR THE INABILITY TO HANDLE COLD-WEATHER CLIMATES. CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) TO DELAY ACTIVATION OF THE ACD PUMP FOR THIS EXACT REASON 2 YEARS PRIOR TO FAILURE. MITSUBISHI HAS YET TO CORRECT THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND IS CURRENTLY REFUSING TO HONOR WARRANTY SERVICE OF FAILED PUMPS UNDER THEIR 5-YEAR / 36,000-MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, STATING THAT THE PUMP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE SAFELY AND PROPERLY. IN CONTRAST, A WORKING ACD PUMP DIRECTLY EFFECTS THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING, TRACTION & STEERING - AND ALL 3 DRIVING PARAMETERS IMMEDIATELY BEHAVE DIFFERENTLY WHEN THE PUMP SHUTS DOWN IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE OR HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS A DRIVER-SELECTED SETTING FOR TARMAC (PAVEMENT), GRAVEL/RAIN & SNOW CONDITIONS - THESE SETTINGS ARE COMPLETELY DISABLED WHEN THE ACD PUMP HAS FAILED, OR IS FAILING (ON-DASH WARNING WITH PUMP IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE). THIS ISSUE EFFECTS SEVERAL MODELS (LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, ETC.) FROM MODEL YEAR 2008 TO 2014, AND HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED IN ONLINE FORUMS (AND PROBABLY SEVERAL-FOLD THAT AMOUNT THAT HAVEN'T BEEN DISCUSSED ONLINE). PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY, THANK YOU. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 15 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [19] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1018756 [ODINO] => 10549457 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. [MAKETXT] => MITSUBISHI [MODELTXT] => LANCER EVOLUTION [YEARTXT] => 2010 [CRASH] => N [FAILDATE] => 20130711 [FIRE] => N [INJURED] => 0 [DEATHS] => 0 [COMPDESC] => POWER TRAIN [CITY] => DARTMOUTH [STATE] => MA [VIN] => JA32W8FV9AU [DATEA] => 20131025 [LDATE] => 20131025 [MILES] => 60000 [OCCURENCES] => 1 [CDESCR] => TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT AND I RECEIVED A "SERVICE AWD SYSTEM" MESSAGE. CAUSED BY THE ACD/AYC PUMP BEING FAULTY WHICH IS APPARENTLY A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS AS CORROSION HAPPENS TO THE EXPOSED PUMP. OPTIONS INCLUDE A $2000-3000 REPLACEMENT OF THE PUMP OR REBUILD ONE AND HOPE IT DOESN'T HAPPEN (WHICH MIGHT SINCE IT IS EXPOSED) AGAIN. REALLY HOPE MITSUBISHI RECALLS THIS ITEM SINCE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL EVOLUTIONS. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 5 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [20] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1018757 [ODINO] => 10549457 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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REALLY HOPE MITSUBISHI RECALLS THIS ITEM SINCE IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL EVOLUTIONS. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 5 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [21] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1023546 [ODINO] => 10552848 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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LET ALONE IT HAS HAPPEND FREQUENTLY TO THESE CARS. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 20 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [22] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1027411 [ODINO] => 10555737 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2010; THIS MAKES IT 3 YEARS 10 MONTHS OLD AT TIME OF INCIDENT WITH LESS THAN 36K ON THE ODOMETER. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [23] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1027412 [ODINO] => 10555737 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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WHEN I SPOKE WITH MITSUBISHI THEY TOLD ME THAT ITS IS NOT PART OF THE SAME ASSEMBLY WHEN INDEED IT IS; SHARING THE SAME FLUIDS AND LINES THIS COMPONENT WAS THE SOLE FAILURE POINT RESULTING IN MY POWER TRAIN DAMAGE. *TR [CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => 4 [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => GS [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => 0 [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) [25] => Array ( [CMPLID] => 1038035 [ODINO] => 10563313 [MFR_NAME] => Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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[CMPL_TYPE] => IVOQ [POLICE_RPT_YN] => N [PURCH_DT] => [ORIG_OWNER_YN] => N [ANTI_BRAKES_YN] => N [CRUISE_CONT_YN] => N [NUM_CYLS] => [DRIVE_TRAIN] => [FUEL_SYS] => [FUEL_TYPE] => [TRANS_TYPE] => [VEH_SPEED] => [DOT] => [TIRE_SIZE] => [LOC_OF_TIRE] => [TIRE_FAIL_TYPE] => [ORIG_EQUIP_YN] => [MANUF_DT] => [SEAT_TYPE] => [RESTRAINT_TYPE] => [DEALER_NAME] => [DEALER_TEL] => [DEALER_CITY] => [DEALER_STATE] => [DEALER_ZIP] => [PROD_TYPE] => V [REPAIRED_YN] => [NICAR_FAILDATE] => 0000-00-00 [NICAR_DATEA] => [NICAR_LDATE] => [NICAR_PURCH_DT] => [NICAR_MANUF_DT] => [nicarid] => 0 ) ) mitsubishi lancer evolution Problems

mitsubishi lancer evolution Problems

mitsubishi lancer evolution 2010 Complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

plastic accelerator pedal broke off while accelerating.

Reported in: UNION NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV3AU

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, an extremely strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the same failure; although the first time the technician was unable to duplicate the failure and the second time they smelled an extensive fuel odor. the dealer does not know where the failure originated and did not have a remedy. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,500.

Reported in: EVERGREEN CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV9AU

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

the smell of gas fumes while driving coming from a 2010 mitsubishi evolution touring. this happens either with the ac on or off, while standing in traffic or doing the speed limit or driving on the highway. the smells cause is not determined by any non-mitsubishi mechanic nor a mitsubishi mechanic. getting dizzy because of the gas fumes coming from the car is a danger to the drivers, his or her company in the car and any person on the road. *kb

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

the smell of gas fumes while driving coming from a 2010 mitsubishi evolution touring. this happens either with the ac on or off, while standing in traffic or doing the speed limit or driving on the highway. the smells cause is not determined by any non-mitsubishi mechanic nor a mitsubishi mechanic. getting dizzy because of the gas fumes coming from the car is a danger to the drivers, his or her company in the car and any person on the road. *kb

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE AR || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

my car caught fire last night and burned up while turned off, parked and unattended. another similiar situation occurred: boise --- a vehicle recall you may not have heard about that could put you in danger. imagine your car is parked in your garage and a fire erupts under the hood of it -- spreading to your home. it's a national safety recall announced by mitsubishi a few months ago that we found has affected many drivers since then and now possibly one local family. a boise home caught on fire last month and fire investigators say the cause was undetermined, but they say it started in or near a mitsubishi lancer parked in the garage -- a car that is included in the recall. mitsubishi initiated the recall of certain crossovers and cars a few months ago and has added additional vehicles to its list since then. the national highway traffic safety administration says the vehicles contain a defective cruise control switch that could lead to a fire at any time, even while the vehicle is turned-off, parked and unattended. across the country there are stories about the vehicles catching on fire. in minnesota, a 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution parked in an attached garage started a fire and burned a home to the ground. in orlando, florida, a family lost everything when their house burned down because their 2009 mitsubishi outlander burst into flames. boise fire investigators say a 2008 mitsubishi lancer was parked inside the garage and they were unable to pinpoint where the fire started because the hood of the car, the engine and the front of the garage were so badly damaged. the recall includes more than 5 vehicle models built from 2006 to now. mitsubishi motors says it has contacted owners to notify them of any recalls. *tt

Reported in: LAKE OSWEGO OR || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W5FV6AU

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution. while stopped at a traffic stop, the contact moved the clutch in order to accelerate but the vehicle would not respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated to the contact that the clutch would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

Reported in: CENTRAL ISLIP NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV5BU

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown or changing of spark plugs every 20k miles transmission is notty will not go into gear sometimes, diff pins in transmission just come out and the car will not go into any gear. here is a poll thats on the forums for the evo's view poll results: evo x transmission problem poll notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (all the time) 471v otes 41.72% notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (only when car is cold) 389 votes 34.46% difficult to engage reverse gear (cold or warm) 79 votes 7.00% no problems at all 190 votes 16.83% voters: 1129. you may not vote on this poll all these problems are costing countless evo owners to buy a new motor cause it blew, buy a new transmission or have jack;s transmission rebuild it for them. the articles is down below about the crunch of the tranny and how they fix it. http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/performance-rebuild-evo.

Reported in: DALE CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV0AU

POWER TRAIN

bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown or changing of spark plugs every 20k miles transmission is notty will not go into gear sometimes, diff pins in transmission just come out and the car will not go into any gear. here is a poll thats on the forums for the evo's view poll results: evo x transmission problem poll notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (all the time) 471v otes 41.72% notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (only when car is cold) 389 votes 34.46% difficult to engage reverse gear (cold or warm) 79 votes 7.00% no problems at all 190 votes 16.83% voters: 1129. you may not vote on this poll all these problems are costing countless evo owners to buy a new motor cause it blew, buy a new transmission or have jack;s transmission rebuild it for them. the articles is down below about the crunch of the tranny and how they fix it. http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/performance-rebuild-evo.

Reported in: DALE CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV0AU

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown or changing of spark plugs every 20k miles transmission is notty will not go into gear sometimes, diff pins in transmission just come out and the car will not go into any gear. here is a poll thats on the forums for the evo's view poll results: evo x transmission problem poll notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (all the time) 471v otes 41.72% notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (only when car is cold) 389 votes 34.46% difficult to engage reverse gear (cold or warm) 79 votes 7.00% no problems at all 190 votes 16.83% voters: 1129. you may not vote on this poll all these problems are costing countless evo owners to buy a new motor cause it blew, buy a new transmission or have jack;s transmission rebuild it for them. the articles is down below about the crunch of the tranny and how they fix it. http://www.jackstransmissions.com/collections/performance-rebuild-evo.

Reported in: DALE CITY VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV0AU

SERVICE BRAKES

drove out of my driveway and within 5 seconds abs malfunction light came on as well as stability control. after further investigation i found that the drivers side rear abs sensor was faulty due to the sensor not being sealed correctly by the manufacturer which led to corrosion and the sensor failing. mitsubishi would not warranty this item even though its known to be faulty, mitsubishi even has a new part number for the sensor. this should obviously be a safety recall.

Reported in: KEMPNER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV7AU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

drove out of my driveway and within 5 seconds abs malfunction light came on as well as stability control. after further investigation i found that the drivers side rear abs sensor was faulty due to the sensor not being sealed correctly by the manufacturer which led to corrosion and the sensor failing. mitsubishi would not warranty this item even though its known to be faulty, mitsubishi even has a new part number for the sensor. this should obviously be a safety recall.

Reported in: KEMPNER TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV7AU

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

requested dealer to repair under warranty a problem which can cause vehicle to become inoperable at temperatures of 20 below zero as documented in mitsubishi tsb-10-13-002. was advised by dealer and later by mitsubishi customer relations that this would not be covered by warranty since the problem has not occurred on this specific vehicle. i recommend that this tsb be considered for a possible recall in those parts of the country where the temperature regularly goes to 20 below zero. having a disabled vehicle at that temperature is a safety issue.

Reported in: BRECKENRIDGE CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FVXAU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

bought my vehicle as a certified pre-owned vehicle with 37,213 miles on it. at 43,000 miles, vehicle began having malfunctions with the all wheel control system and electronic stability control hydraulic pump. this should be an item covered under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty, however, mitsubishi states that it is not covered, even though it is part of the power-train, and required to work for vehicle stability and safety. mitsubishi has continued to refuse to warranty the pump. this is not an isolated issue, and there have been dozens, maybe hundreds of other cars with the exact same malfunction, many of these were turned away by mitsubishi even while they were under the power-train warranty.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV2AU

STEERING

bought my vehicle as a certified pre-owned vehicle with 37,213 miles on it. at 43,000 miles, vehicle began having malfunctions with the all wheel control system and electronic stability control hydraulic pump. this should be an item covered under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty, however, mitsubishi states that it is not covered, even though it is part of the power-train, and required to work for vehicle stability and safety. mitsubishi has continued to refuse to warranty the pump. this is not an isolated issue, and there have been dozens, maybe hundreds of other cars with the exact same malfunction, many of these were turned away by mitsubishi even while they were under the power-train warranty.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV2AU

POWER TRAIN

bought my vehicle as a certified pre-owned vehicle with 37,213 miles on it. at 43,000 miles, vehicle began having malfunctions with the all wheel control system and electronic stability control hydraulic pump. this should be an item covered under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty, however, mitsubishi states that it is not covered, even though it is part of the power-train, and required to work for vehicle stability and safety. mitsubishi has continued to refuse to warranty the pump. this is not an isolated issue, and there have been dozens, maybe hundreds of other cars with the exact same malfunction, many of these were turned away by mitsubishi even while they were under the power-train warranty.

Reported in: SILVER SPRING MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV2AU

POWER TRAIN

every mitsubishi lancer evo x keeps having the same problem with our acd/ayc pump failure that will cost me/owner a staggering 2000 to 3000 dollars to fix. this is clearly show how the part is really weak and should be under warranty to fix it. please help us have the mitsubishi pay for this crappy part included on an expensive car. hope you here my voice.

Reported in: MT PROSPECT IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

on-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. this warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. car was previously serviced under a technical service bulletin (tsb) to delay activation of the acd pump for this exact reason 2 years prior to failure. mitsubishi has yet to correct this manufacturing defect and is currently refusing to honor warranty service of failed pumps under their 5-year / 36,000-mile powertrain warranty, stating that the pump is not required for the vehicle to operate safely and properly. in contrast, a working acd pump directly effects the vehicle's handling, traction & steering - and all 3 driving parameters immediately behave differently when the pump shuts down in self-protection mode or has failed completely. this vehicle has a driver-selected setting for tarmac (pavement), gravel/rain & snow conditions - these settings are completely disabled when the acd pump has failed, or is failing (on-dash warning with pump in self-protection mode). this issue effects several models (lancer, lancer evolution, ralliart, etc.) from model year 2008 to 2014, and hundreds of instances of this issue have been documented in online forums (and probably several-fold that amount that haven't been discussed online). please look into this issue immediately, thank you.

Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV8AU

STEERING

on-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. this warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. car was previously serviced under a technical service bulletin (tsb) to delay activation of the acd pump for this exact reason 2 years prior to failure. mitsubishi has yet to correct this manufacturing defect and is currently refusing to honor warranty service of failed pumps under their 5-year / 36,000-mile powertrain warranty, stating that the pump is not required for the vehicle to operate safely and properly. in contrast, a working acd pump directly effects the vehicle's handling, traction & steering - and all 3 driving parameters immediately behave differently when the pump shuts down in self-protection mode or has failed completely. this vehicle has a driver-selected setting for tarmac (pavement), gravel/rain & snow conditions - these settings are completely disabled when the acd pump has failed, or is failing (on-dash warning with pump in self-protection mode). this issue effects several models (lancer, lancer evolution, ralliart, etc.) from model year 2008 to 2014, and hundreds of instances of this issue have been documented in online forums (and probably several-fold that amount that haven't been discussed online). please look into this issue immediately, thank you.

Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV8AU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

on-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. this warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. car was previously serviced under a technical service bulletin (tsb) to delay activation of the acd pump for this exact reason 2 years prior to failure. mitsubishi has yet to correct this manufacturing defect and is currently refusing to honor warranty service of failed pumps under their 5-year / 36,000-mile powertrain warranty, stating that the pump is not required for the vehicle to operate safely and properly. in contrast, a working acd pump directly effects the vehicle's handling, traction & steering - and all 3 driving parameters immediately behave differently when the pump shuts down in self-protection mode or has failed completely. this vehicle has a driver-selected setting for tarmac (pavement), gravel/rain & snow conditions - these settings are completely disabled when the acd pump has failed, or is failing (on-dash warning with pump in self-protection mode). this issue effects several models (lancer, lancer evolution, ralliart, etc.) from model year 2008 to 2014, and hundreds of instances of this issue have been documented in online forums (and probably several-fold that amount that haven't been discussed online). please look into this issue immediately, thank you.

Reported in: BUTLER PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV8AU

POWER TRAIN

turning into a parking lot and i received a "service awd system" message. caused by the acd/ayc pump being faulty which is apparently a known problem with these cars as corrosion happens to the exposed pump. options include a $2000-3000 replacement of the pump or rebuild one and hope it doesn't happen (which might since it is exposed) again. really hope mitsubishi recalls this item since it is a common problem with all evolutions.

Reported in: DARTMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV9AU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

turning into a parking lot and i received a "service awd system" message. caused by the acd/ayc pump being faulty which is apparently a known problem with these cars as corrosion happens to the exposed pump. options include a $2000-3000 replacement of the pump or rebuild one and hope it doesn't happen (which might since it is exposed) again. really hope mitsubishi recalls this item since it is a common problem with all evolutions.

Reported in: DARTMOUTH MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV9AU

POWER TRAIN

4wd service required light appeared. lights stays on for a few days. went to mitsubishi dealer service and awc pump has failed. im at 50,000 miles and car is 4 years old, so im with in the 5yr/60k mile drivetrain warranty, and warranty will not cover it. it is obviously a drivetrain problem. let alone it has happend frequently to these cars.

Reported in: HAVRE DE GRACE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV2AU

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

the s-awc (super all-wheel control) light came on and was taken to the dealership that same day. mitsubishi flashed the ecu and the problem was fixed. i recently noticed the light blinking while the vehicle is being operated. i contacted my local dealership and they informed the part is not covered by drive train warranty and my vehicle is not covered because it older than 3 years. the vehicle was purchased new in january 2010; this makes it 3 years 10 months old at time of incident with less than 36k on the odometer.

Reported in: SAUGUS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV1AU

POWER TRAIN

the s-awc (super all-wheel control) light came on and was taken to the dealership that same day. mitsubishi flashed the ecu and the problem was fixed. i recently noticed the light blinking while the vehicle is being operated. i contacted my local dealership and they informed the part is not covered by drive train warranty and my vehicle is not covered because it older than 3 years. the vehicle was purchased new in january 2010; this makes it 3 years 10 months old at time of incident with less than 36k on the odometer.

Reported in: SAUGUS MA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV1AU

POWER TRAIN

indicated possible clutch failure/clutch pedal sticking issues to local dealership. clutch went out before i was able to bring the vehicle in for service. i was charged $2700 out of pocket for a component that should have been covered under my warranty. i was issued a safety recall just recently for faulty clutch master cylinder issues for mitsubishi motors. during my arbitration with the dealership back in november 2012, the dealership had deemed there was no manufacturer defect, when in fact there was a component that was affecting the proper engagement and disengagement of my clutch. i am currently exercising all avenues in seeking a refund for repairs. when i spoke with mitsubishi they told me that its is not part of the same assembly when indeed it is; sharing the same fluids and lines this component was the sole failure point resulting in my power train damage.

Reported in: KAPOLEI HI || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV3AU

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v446000 (power train) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. the dealer was contacted for repair but had not repaired the vehicle in a timely matter. the contact stated that the dealer was unwilling to give a specific time frame when the repair would have been completed. the manufacture was contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported in: VICTORIA TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FVXAU

STEERING

started up one day and went to drive it and the all wheel drive pump had failed, caused a significant change in the handling of the vehicle.

Reported in: HAGAMAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV9AU

POWER TRAIN

started up one day and went to drive it and the all wheel drive pump had failed, caused a significant change in the handling of the vehicle.

Reported in: HAGAMAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV9AU

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

started up one day and went to drive it and the all wheel drive pump had failed, caused a significant change in the handling of the vehicle.

Reported in: HAGAMAN NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV9AU

POWER TRAIN

while driving the vehicle in warmer weather, a warning (4wd system service required) is displayed on the dash and the s-awc awd system is disabled. the active center differential and torque biasing rear differential are disabled, which greatly reduces handling and causes the vehicle to react differently than normal in emergency situations. this is the result of a failing acd/ayc hydraulic pump. mitsubishi will not cover these pumps under the power train warranty, even though it is a very common problem. the pumps corrode internally and are unable to build and maintain pressure.

Reported in: BARBERTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

the acd / ayc pump failed. can be dangerous to lose awd system. not covered under warranty.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W8FV4AU

POWER TRAIN

active yaw control pump that is part of the car's all wheel control system is failing. pump is not covered by manufacturer power train warranty even though it's part of the power train. due to location of the pump, it gets sprayed with water on the road. this caused the pump to fail prematurely due to corrosion.

Reported in: CHICAGO IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JA32W6FV3AU