What is the most common problem with Mitsubishi Lancer? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Mitsubishi Lancer Problems
MITSUBISHI LANCER (1998) – THE AIRBAG INFLATOR
MITSUBISHI LANCER (01/01/1998 – 31/12/1998) RECALL: Problem description: The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed, providing less protection.
MITSUBISHI LANCER – LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
MITSUBISHI LANCER ( 03/12/2007 – 26/02/2009) DEFECT: Due to the use of inappropriate material for the drive belt on the 4B1 Petrol engine the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. If this continues under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and … Read more
MITSUBISHI LANCER – ECU MALFUNCTION MAY CAUSE SYSTEMS TO BECOME INOPERABLE
MITSUBISHI LANCER ( 01/10/2008 – 07/09/2010) DEFECT: During operation the headlights and or the windscreen wipers amongst other systems may become inoperable as a result a none conformity in the Electronic Time & Alarm System (ETACS) ECU.
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See also: Mitsubishi Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Mitsubishi Lancer Problems
- Mitsubishi Lancer (1996 – 2000)on 20/06/2021
The NADI (non-azide driver inflator) type airbag may have improper sealing that could allow moisture to enter into the propellant. If the propellant afterwards […]
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2003 – 2008)on 22/12/2018
The ammonium nitrate propellant used in the airbag inflator may degrade over time. In the event of the airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure […]
- Mitsubishi Lancer (2008 – 2012)on 18/11/2018
The flange area of the engine’s multi-belt auto tensioner may crack under high-load driving conditions, which may cause the drive-belt to fall off. If this […]
Currently 7104 Recalls