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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
13000 mi
wheels - paint flaking off. Repaired under warranty with new replacement wheels.
29000 mi
US $200
Side skirts started sagging and came loose, dealership said that there was nothing they could do. I ended up using zip ties to keep them on.
19300 mi
Drivers Side Window Rattle/Squeak, TSB
Problem still exists.
Sunroof was leaking water. Dealership adjusted sunroof to prevent leakage.
22320 mi
The driver side and passenger windows would rattle when going up. The dealer repaired the problem by tightening the regulator bolts on the windows.
21000 mi
SEVERE rust on lower front corners (4-5 inches) on both rear doors. Car is an 2008 and has only seen one winter. Dealer did nothing, they didnt care, warranty does not cover it. UNSATISFIED!
73000 mi
My Lancer has a problem with the paint. It seems that is a factory defect and the paint is chipping off the whole car. I took it to the body shop to have it fixed.
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