mitsubishi lancer Problems

mitsubishi lancer 2004 Complaints

STRUCTURE

dashboard upper firewall support malfunctioned. *ak

Reported in: REDDING CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. after driving vehicle for an hour or less (depending on atmospheric conditions) a spark/static discharge occurs between the external metal surface of the vehicle and the first occupant exiting vehicle. *ak 2. this could potentially ignite fumes when the vehicle is refueling or in presence of other flamable gases/materials. also potential could cause spark between the gas tank door and gas station fuel nozzle. this is as much of a danger as an annoyance due to the static discharge/spark is very strong. i do not experience this in other vehicles. 3. have not taken the vehicle to the dealership to check if this is correctable. either way other owners of this vehicle, if this issue is widespread, should be made aware of this possible danger.

Reported in: LONG BEACH CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E24U

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

while traveling 55 mph the clutch popped, and driver was unable to change gears. dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak

Reported in: VIRGINIA BEACH VA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AH86D14U

AIR BAGS

the vehicle was involved in a front collision accident. the air bag did not deploy upon impact. manufacturer was contacted by consumer. *nm

Reported in: CHITTENANGO NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: FILL IN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while applying brakes at various speeds vehicle pulled hard to the right.*ak

Reported in: LAS VEGAS NV || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

dt: ever time when consumer starts vehicle it revved just as if consumer's foot was on the accelerator. when consumer's foot was not touching the accelerator, if the engine was not revving it sounded like the engine died. vehicle will not go into drive at times, when consumer started engine it made a ticking noise. vehicle had many other problems , too many problems to count. *ak

Reported in: LAWTON OK || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E44U

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

we own a 2004 mitsubishi lancer 4 dr. while braking because the gas pedal is evidently to close you hit the brake and the gas and have a run away until you can get your foot off the gas pedal. this has happen to me at least 4-5 times. yesterday as my wife was driving the vehicle she came to a red light and applied the brake and evidently the gas pedal at the same time and hit a stopped vehicle in front of her at the light. luckily no injuries, but 3500 damages to the car. i asked why the air bag did not deploy and was told it was a high hit and did not deploy other wise it would have totaled our vehicle out. is this our problem or just the gas pedal just to close to the brake pedal. i have been driving for 50 years and never had this problem in the past. could you please check into it. *jb

Reported in: BOURBONNAIS IL || Crash: Y || VIN #: JA3AJ26E44U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i was approaching a street intersection, applying normal braking for a routine stop. when i was about 200 feet from the intersection, the engine accelerated for about two seconds and i had to greatly increase brake pressure to slow the car down. *jb

Reported in: ROCHESTER MN || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AD29FX4U

STRUCTURE

1. after driving vehicle for an hour or less (depending on atmospheric conditions) a spark/static discharge occurs between the external metal surface of the vehicle and the first occupant exiting vehicle. *ak 2. this could potentially ignite fumes when the vehicle is refueling or in presence of other flammable gases/materials. also potential could cause spark between the gas tank door and gas station fuel nozzle. this is as much of a danger as an annoyance due to the static discharge/spark is very strong. i do not experience this in other vehicles. 3. dealer fails to acknowledge and correct this issue. *nm

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E24U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

when using cruise control vehicle will sometimes surge ahead and speed up, although driving conditions do not require additional speed or power. this has happened to me on a daily basis since i have owned my car. this sudden increase in acceleration could easily cause an accident. *nm

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E24U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

engine makes ticking sound when first started. sounds like oil is not getting throughout the engine, even when the oil level is fine. *nm

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E24U

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

seat belt assembly failed to release within 3 months of vehicle purchase. this could cause an individual to be trapped inside the vehicle. *nm

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E24U

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

vehicle does not always want to shift into first. this could cause an accident as you are unable to choose your gear selection. *nm

Reported in: SIOUX FALLS SD || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E24U

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

i just bought a mitsubishi lancer, seat belt is way too short, it literally chokes me, is hard to buckle and unbuckle with my hands/ mitsubishi dealer says seat belt has to be defective before they will replace. they will not add an extension on it. i have 2 choices -don't wear a seat belt and get tickets or die in a wreck, or wear it, have to keep seat pushed so far back to make seat belt buckle- but then can hardly reach pedals, and cant breathe or be comfortable wearing it because it cuts off my chest terribly. i am permanently disabled with any problems and not being able to wear my seat bealt scares me as a seat belt save my life in jan 2005. *jb

Reported in: CLEARWATER FL || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26EX4U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving on a local freeway at posted speed, i was approaching a off-ramp and applied a gently push on the brake to transition to the off-ramp. all of the sudden the vehicle accelerator increased its pressure and started to increase the speed of travel. i then attempted to tap on the brake more vigurously with no success. next attempt was to tap on the accelerator to clear it from being stuck, next i moved the floor mat thinking it might have caught up under the pedal at which point the vehicle continued to accelerate. i had to move the automatic shifter from drive to neutral and back into drive while still applying the brake and then i tapped the throttle pedal a few more times at which point finally cleared the problem and the vehicle performed as normal. service is being scheduled for this problem. *nm

Reported in: MARICOPA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my car caught on fire while i was driving it down the street. *jb

Reported in: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

TIRES:SIDEWALL

3 out of 4 new nankang ns-1 tires failed within 15,000 miles. two of the incidents were blowouts at highway speed. *jb

Reported in: OKLAHOMA CITY OK || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

whenever driving, my vehicle suddenly stops accelerating over 2500 rpm's. when on the highway, it causes my car to drastically slow down, and i am forced to quickly move to the side of the road to avoid a collision. dealer has replaced the app sensor on the vehicle twice already within several months, and is currently replacing it a third time. very dangerous when on the highway. *nm

Reported in: PARKER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

whenever driving, my vehicle suddenly stops accelerating over 2500 rpm's. when on the highway, it causes my car to drastically slow down, and i am forced to quickly move to the side of the road to avoid a collision. dealer has replaced the app sensor on the vehicle twice already within several months, and is currently replacing it a third time. very dangerous when on the highway. *nm

Reported in: PARKER CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i purchased a 2004 mitsubishi lancer ralliart sedan and paid it off in full upon reciept of the vehicle. in the past few years i have been experiencing numerous electrical issues, however my primary concern today is a sensor that is currently being replaced for the 5th time today. the sensor is called the app sensor. when it goes out, it causes my vehicle to rapidly decelerate and the engine won't rev past 2,500 rpm's. this has become an issue because two days ago the sensor went out on me again, after being replaced just weeks ago. this time when the sensor went out, it almost caused me to be involved in a major accident on i25. i have asked the service department why this part keeps failing on me and they replied "we don't know, your the only person we have had to replace this part for and dont know what could cause the part to go out." this concerns me a great deal because if they dont know how to repair, how can i trust my safety whenever i am driving my car on the highway again? i have been dealing with the service manager at arapahoe mitsubishi and service rep brian green. i have receipts of all repairs and can send them to you if you need them. *jb

Reported in: ALAMOSA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i purchased a 2004 mitsubishi lancer ralliart sedan and paid it off in full upon reciept of the vehicle. in the past few years i have been experiencing numerous electrical issues, however my primary concern today is a sensor that is currently being replaced for the 5th time today. the sensor is called the app sensor. when it goes out, it causes my vehicle to rapidly decelerate and the engine won't rev past 2,500 rpm's. this has become an issue because two days ago the sensor went out on me again, after being replaced just weeks ago. this time when the sensor went out, it almost caused me to be involved in a major accident on i25. i have asked the service department why this part keeps failing on me and they replied "we don't know, your the only person we have had to replace this part for and dont know what could cause the part to go out." this concerns me a great deal because if they dont know how to repair, how can i trust my safety whenever i am driving my car on the highway again? i have been dealing with the service manager at arapahoe mitsubishi and service rep brian green. i have receipts of all repairs and can send them to you if you need them. *jb

Reported in: ALAMOSA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

AIR BAGS

dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. the service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. the app sensor was replaced 5 times. the contact had repair invoices available upon request. updated 10/25/2006 - the brake light indicator on the dash remained on at all times. the dealer replaced the alternator. the ses light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle lacked power. the clutch slipped at time. the dealer replaced the clutch disc. *nm

Reported in: ALAMOSA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. the service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. the app sensor was replaced 5 times. the contact had repair invoices available upon request. updated 10/25/2006 - the brake light indicator on the dash remained on at all times. the dealer replaced the alternator. the ses light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle lacked power. the clutch slipped at time. the dealer replaced the clutch disc. *nm

Reported in: ALAMOSA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. the service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. the app sensor was replaced 5 times. the contact had repair invoices available upon request. updated 10/25/2006 - the brake light indicator on the dash remained on at all times. the dealer replaced the alternator. the ses light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle lacked power. the clutch slipped at time. the dealer replaced the clutch disc. *nm

Reported in: ALAMOSA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle's app sensor went out, which caused the vehicle to decelerate rapidly and not rev past 2500 rpms. the service department was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem. the app sensor was replaced 5 times. the contact had repair invoices available upon request. updated 10/25/2006 - the brake light indicator on the dash remained on at all times. the dealer replaced the alternator. the ses light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle lacked power. the clutch slipped at time. the dealer replaced the clutch disc. *nm

Reported in: ALAMOSA CO || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F34U

SUSPENSION:FRONT

http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=231553&page=1&pp=15 some guys reported some problems with their front suspension on the lancer ralliart. so far they have pics and info of 3 cases. they reported some metal sound before the failure. i have a 2004 lancer sportback that have a strange metal sound in the front suspension area. a mitsubishi service shop checked the wagon but could not find anything wrong some weeks ago. the metal sound is worst now and i am afraid that something like that could happen to me. *nm

Reported in: CAGUAS PR || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AD69F74U

AIR BAGS

dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, the driver air bag deployed without warning. it was removed and an hour later while driving 45 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed, which fractured the windshield. the vehicle was towed to the residence. although the vehicle was not inspected, the dealer was alerted and indicated the problem was most likely an electrical short due to flooding.

Reported in: HIGH POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E84U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

dt*: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, the driver air bag deployed without warning. it was removed and an hour later while driving 45 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed, which fractured the windshield. the vehicle was towed to the residence. although the vehicle was not inspected, the dealer was alerted and indicated the problem was most likely an electrical short due to flooding.

Reported in: HIGH POINT NC || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E84U

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

heater knob sticks, preventing ac adjustment to heat from cool. this prevents defogger system from effectively working hampering visibility, when it occurs while driving. *jb

Reported in: NORTH CHARLESTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #:

OTHER

2004 mitsubishi lance customer has concerns about the dash design. ***cc the consumers daughter was involved in an accident where a jeep grand cherokee hit her. there was a very long, large piece of the plastic decorative dashboard that the consumer believed acted like a whip which came from the passengers side of the car and struck the consumers daughter in the head. *jb

Reported in: 9999 DC || Crash: Y || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

a/c, defrost control has been hard to change since purchase of vehicle. plastic control for connection of knob broke. called closest dealer (over 60 miles away) and they are aware of problem but will not fix because they feel that it is not a safety issue. i disagree. cost for repairs quoted at over $600 parts plus labor. without repair car can not safely be driven approximately 5 months of the year in this area. *jb

Reported in: FALLON NV || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26EX4U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

my check engine light came on and i took my vehicle to a mechanic to hook the vehicle up to a machine (3/5/08). he then tells me that i need to contact a mitsubishi dealer to make an appointment to have them repair the recall of the catalytic converter due to it being recalled in the system and that he would not turn off the check engine light off until i the catalytic converter fix. as so as i got home i got on the website to retrieve the nearest dealership with phone number. i then contacted the todey dealership which is located in ventura county which is 2 hours away. my appointment is scheduled on saturday 3/7/08. on that friday i drove down to stay with my boyfriend and we went out that evening (3/7/08) the check engine light came off my itself. i still took the vehicle to the dealership the next morning. i arrived 30min before my scheduled appointment. the service writer of todey dealership took all my information needed to put into the system. he then said that he would have to go into the recall website to find out about the recall of the catalytic converter and have the technician hook the vehicle up to the machine. 1 hour later he then came to me that the recall would not be covered under warranty and that i have went over my mileage where it would not be covered. i had advised him that i never received a recall notice in regards to being a recall to the catalytic converter. on monday he would have to contact the warranty office to see if they would cover to fix the recall. he also advised me that if i wanted to repair the recall now, that i would come up with $1,000.00 to order the part which i don't have that kind of money. i told him that i would wait for his phone call in regards to answers if the warranty office would cover the part. i basically drove 2 hours away and didn't get anything accomplish for my vehicle being repaired due to a recall on the catalytic converter.

Reported in: SAN LUIS OBISPO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E24U

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

i think there is something electrical wrong with my vehicle. i have had to have a headlight or headlights replaced 7 times since purchasing the vehicle new 3.5 years ago. i've also had to have a tail light, brakelight, and interior dome light replaced. the headlight assemblies were recently replaced. i was told they had melted due to the heat of the bulb. this was not covered by my extended warranty or the manufacturer even though my bulb problems began after only owning the vehicle for a year.

Reported in: PLAINFIELD IN || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AD69F34U

VISIBILITY

my hot/cool knob is broken. my heater fan only works on 4, ac only runs on 1,2 or3. i also had water on my passenger side floor due to condensation from the ac not properly draining. the water also got into my blower motor, which i have already replaced. will be replacing heater resistor this week, so i can use my ac again. hot/cool knob will cost at least $1000 to fix, so it's staying broken.

Reported in: STERLING IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E23U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my hot/cool knob is broken. my heater fan only works on 4, ac only runs on 1,2 or3. i also had water on my passenger side floor due to condensation from the ac not properly draining. the water also got into my blower motor, which i have already replaced. will be replacing heater resistor this week, so i can use my ac again. hot/cool knob will cost at least $1000 to fix, so it's staying broken.

Reported in: STERLING IL || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E23U

VISIBILITY

the control for the heater/ac is hard to turn. has been since purchase of vehicle eventually broke and now have no defrosters to keep windows defrosted during winter months. very expensive to fix. affects visibility and safety. mitsubishi is well aware of this defect. when talked with dealer, he knew the problem and price of repair, without seeing the vehicle. many consumers online have had the same problem with mitsubishi since 2002. does someone have to die to have this recalled.

Reported in: YUBA CITY CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ86E34U

VISIBILITY

there is a flaw in the heater on lancer and outlander models. mitsubishi has admitted it by service bulletin. as i understand a functional heater and defroster is required by nhtsa. i like every other owner of such cars attempted to turn on my heat and the knob snapped off. now there is no heat or windshield defrost. over 1000.00 is needed for repair and it's happening to all of these cars.

Reported in: APPLE VALLEY CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

heater knob broke off due to lazy engineering on mitsu's part. called and they wouldn't cover the costs.

Reported in: ST. ALBERT 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

climate control knobs are stuck in place and cannot be adjusted. this started out as an annoyance and quickly became a life-threatening defect when i was forced to drive down a windy mountain road at night in a heavy snowstorm without any ability to defrost my windows. mitsubishi has acknowledged this problem via a tsb, and research clearly indicates that this is very common problem with 2003-2004 lancers. my local mitsubishi dealer knew exactly what i was talking about and quoted the fix around $1,300. i could have easily died because of this, and i am utterly amazed that there has so far been no recall for such a dangerous and widespread defect.

Reported in: SACRAMENTO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E64U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

the heater knob won't move to heat on my 2004 mitsubishi lancer causing no heat to come from the heaters. this is a safety hazard because my windows ice up during winter and cannot defrost even on regular days.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

i own a 2004 mitsubishi lance ralliart sedan. the air control switch (knob used to adjust the temperature) began sticking/catching about in about 2006 (my car was already out of the warranty time frame due to mileage). the switch then broke completely off in 2008. to fix the problem the dealership needs to replace the entire heating control unit, modify (cut) the damper, and install a new lever which costs over $1600. i found that this same heater control unit has been used since 2002 in lancers, galants, endeavors, and other models - all having the same issue - it eventually fails and the owner is stuck paying more than $1600 to fix what should have been repaired in latter models or simply fixed with a new switch.

Reported in: WEST VALLEY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F44U

EQUIPMENT

i own a 2004 mitsubishi lance ralliart sedan. the air control switch (knob used to adjust the temperature) began sticking/catching about in about 2006 (my car was already out of the warranty time frame due to mileage). the switch then broke completely off in 2008. to fix the problem the dealership needs to replace the entire heating control unit, modify (cut) the damper, and install a new lever which costs over $1600. i found that this same heater control unit has been used since 2002 in lancers, galants, endeavors, and other models - all having the same issue - it eventually fails and the owner is stuck paying more than $1600 to fix what should have been repaired in latter models or simply fixed with a new switch.

Reported in: WEST VALLEY UT || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F44U

AIR BAGS

tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. while the contact was driving out of her driveway the vehicles front passenger side airbag deployed without warning filling the inside of the vehicle with white smoke. due to the deployment of the airbag which blocked the vision of the contact the vehicle crashed into a nearby utility pole. the contact suffered injuries to her face and body . a police report was filed for the incident. the contact called the manufacturer and a report was filed for the failure. the current and failure mileages were 36400.

Reported in: NEWPORT RI || Crash: Y || VIN #: JA3AJ26E94U

EQUIPMENT

heater control knob was hard to turn since purchase of vehicle and eventually broke off. now i am forced to adjust temperature using pliers (or suffer paying $1,000 to fix problem). not easy to adjust with pliers while driving and experiencing a change in weather conditions. now also fearful of electrical shock when trying to adjust temperature with pliers. known defect will not be repaired or covered by manufacturer's warranty.

Reported in: LAKEPORT CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

heater control knob was hard to turn since purchase of vehicle and eventually broke off. now i am forced to adjust temperature using pliers (or suffer paying $1,000 to fix problem). not easy to adjust with pliers while driving and experiencing a change in weather conditions. now also fearful of electrical shock when trying to adjust temperature with pliers. known defect will not be repaired or covered by manufacturer's warranty.

Reported in: LAKEPORT CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the hvac(knobs on the dash for ac unit) temperature knob has broken off. in the previous months it became increasingly more difficult to turn from hot to cold. checking online i located a temporary fix involving reaching under the dash near the gas pedal and pull/pushing the flap that control warm/cold. not being able to actively change the temperature is a hazard in florida as we can suddenly change from sunny 'windows down' weather to torrential downpours with windows fogged. likewise my niece and nephew cannot ride with me on our 'hot' days as the temperature could be detrimental to their health without a working ac unit. i have been unable to replace the knob or the wire that runs from it to the flap as this unit is damaged on all the 'used' hvac units at the car lots i have checked for parts.

Reported in: ST. PETERSBURG FM || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E43U

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

the temperature control knob became very difficult to turn, and broke off. this made for a safety issue when the windshield wouldn't defrost. i'm also now unable to use the heat.

Reported in: ALEXANDRIA VA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

i turned the knob to heat. it was pretty stiff but it would move to cold temperature fine. i tried it again and the knob and part of the shaft broke off. i had to drive to work in the cold. good thing i worked about 10 minutes away. today i was searching on the internet to see how much it would cost. that's when i saw a comment saying there was a tsb issue on 04 model lancers. luckily i found this website. hope mitsubishi would do something about this, its october and i really need my heater.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

EQUIPMENT

i turned the knob to heat. it was pretty stiff but it would move to cold temperature fine. i tried it again and the knob and part of the shaft broke off. i had to drive to work in the cold. good thing i worked about 10 minutes away. today i was searching on the internet to see how much it would cost. that's when i saw a comment saying there was a tsb issue on 04 model lancers. luckily i found this website. hope mitsubishi would do something about this, its october and i really need my heater.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

heater and a/c control know is too stiff to turn requiring me to adjust it manually under the dash, which is dangerous or impossible while driving.

Reported in: PENDLETON OR || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY

the temperature selection knob gets stuck in the 'cold' position. the problem lies in the air box inside of the dash where the air blender door is stuck. it makes it dangerous when heat is needed to defrost the front window to see. it is always like this and has been for 2 years.

Reported in: SCOTTSDALE AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the headlight wires get shorter?... and the lights burn out all the time due to faulty wiring... why won't mitsubishi fix this for people???????? they're very wrong to not help people with this safety issue................ the transmission syncro gears are also worthless. the only real good thing on the entire car is the engine and transmission!! visors disintegrated also after a few years...

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: JA3AJ66F74U

POWER TRAIN

the headlight wires get shorter?... and the lights burn out all the time due to faulty wiring... why won't mitsubishi fix this for people???????? they're very wrong to not help people with this safety issue................ the transmission syncro gears are also worthless. the only real good thing on the entire car is the engine and transmission!! visors disintegrated also after a few years...

Reported in: PHOENIX AZ || Crash: Y || VIN #: JA3AJ66F74U

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

hydraulic clutch system degradation and failure. manual shifting became more and more difficult to the point of discovering a leaking slave cylinder. upon replacement, symptoms remained. comments from owners of similar vehicles note that both slave cylinder and master cylinder failures are often concurrent. master cylinder is looking particularly grimy compared to the rest of engine bay. replacement master cylinder is on order, can report on follow up conditions soon. (assuming such information is helpful, and that such follow up communication is available.) vehicle is a 2004 mitsubishi lancer ralliart (this option was not available on the website) *kb

Reported in: LUCINDA PA || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F24U

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

yes we have a 2004 mitsibishi lancer. the heater knob will not turn and it eventually broke trying to turn. just looking over the internet there are a number of cars with the same problem. i need to know how to fix this and from what i can tell this is a continually problem. here is 20 degrees and we have not heater due to this defect. from what i am being told it will take $800 to fix this problem. i bought this care to have minimum problems. please help.

Reported in: ALBANY GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

the ac/heater controls on the dash, the knob was very hard to turn to change the air from hot to cold. the knob has now broken off. i am finding this is a common issue and a very expensive fix. we took the car to service center and they will adjust the lever as the seasons change.

Reported in: LUBBOCK TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. while traveling 65 mph, the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. moments later, the contact noticed that the vehicle had began to lose acceleration. the vehicle was not diagnosed and no repairs were made to the vehicle. the current and the failure mileages were 85,000.

Reported in: CHANDLER AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ66F54U

POWER TRAIN

just left a auto car wash and within about two minutes smoke rises from the center floor console. i pulled into a nearby gas station about a block away. parked away from the pumps. demanded a fire extinguisher from the attendant. returned to the car as flames just started to erupt from the console . the dry chemical extinguisher made quick work of the fire. i don't think between the smell & sight of smoke and putting out the fire five minutes elapsed. i think the wiring must have shorted. the cigarette lighter never worked. the only other the device on the harness into the console is the p-r-n-d illumination panel. the fire caused the plastic console housing to melt down into the top of the transmission linkage. the tow tuck operator was able to cut the melted plastic off of the linkage & i was able to dive the car home, a few blocks away. apparently there wasn't damage to the metal linkages to the transmission. the cars' been declared a total loss!

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E64U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

just left a auto car wash and within about two minutes smoke rises from the center floor console. i pulled into a nearby gas station about a block away. parked away from the pumps. demanded a fire extinguisher from the attendant. returned to the car as flames just started to erupt from the console . the dry chemical extinguisher made quick work of the fire. i don't think between the smell & sight of smoke and putting out the fire five minutes elapsed. i think the wiring must have shorted. the cigarette lighter never worked. the only other the device on the harness into the console is the p-r-n-d illumination panel. the fire caused the plastic console housing to melt down into the top of the transmission linkage. the tow tuck operator was able to cut the melted plastic off of the linkage & i was able to dive the car home, a few blocks away. apparently there wasn't damage to the metal linkages to the transmission. the cars' been declared a total loss!

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E64U

STRUCTURE:BODY

just left a auto car wash and within about two minutes smoke rises from the center floor console. i pulled into a nearby gas station about a block away. parked away from the pumps. demanded a fire extinguisher from the attendant. returned to the car as flames just started to erupt from the console . the dry chemical extinguisher made quick work of the fire. i don't think between the smell & sight of smoke and putting out the fire five minutes elapsed. i think the wiring must have shorted. the cigarette lighter never worked. the only other the device on the harness into the console is the p-r-n-d illumination panel. the fire caused the plastic console housing to melt down into the top of the transmission linkage. the tow tuck operator was able to cut the melted plastic off of the linkage & i was able to dive the car home, a few blocks away. apparently there wasn't damage to the metal linkages to the transmission. the cars' been declared a total loss!

Reported in: NEW YORK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E64U

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

the air and heat flow knob broke off as i turned it from cold to heat this morning. now i cant heat up the car it is stuck on cold. due to this the defrost will not work either. i have no heat in my car as of this morning due to the knob breaking off as i turned it. part of the white plastic piece that attaches on the inside is now attached to the knob that broke off.

Reported in: WEST JEFFERSON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E34U

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

the knob to adjust my heating and cooling broke off. now i am stuck with freezing cold air blowing all year round. this effects my visibility at times because i can not use defroster. i was told to replace the unit would be $300+ labor. seeing as though they have to take the whole dash apart to fix, it is quite expensive. i have read online many other people are having this same issue. i think if mitsubishi gave us a bogus part that is guaranteed to break, they should have to replace/recall it.

Reported in: ENFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the knob to adjust my heating and cooling broke off. now i am stuck with freezing cold air blowing all year round. this effects my visibility at times because i can not use defroster. i was told to replace the unit would be $300+ labor. seeing as though they have to take the whole dash apart to fix, it is quite expensive. i have read online many other people are having this same issue. i think if mitsubishi gave us a bogus part that is guaranteed to break, they should have to replace/recall it.

Reported in: ENFIELD CT || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that the levers for the climate controls fractured. the contact was unable to defrost his windows when needed. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer. after diagnosis they advised him that the heater climate control levers failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 170,000.

Reported in: BURLINGTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: JA3AJ26E64U

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:CONTROLS/WIRING

the a/c knob in the car broke off toward the end of the summer 2013. it has always been difficult to switch from air conditioner to heat. for a while pliers did the trick. when i got a quote from the dealership to change the knob i was quoted $1800. now it is winter. it is freezing. i have no heat. i was pulled over by police because of foggy windows. i had no defroster because i can't turn on the heat.

Reported in: MEMPHIS TN || Crash: N || VIN #: