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Mitsubishi Lancer repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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Mitsubishi Lancer brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

98100 mi

US $400
Wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced after ASC light came on dash 
45000 mi

US $350
Left rear brake caliper seized and caused constant braking and rotor / pad wear. After pads replaced they completely shattered after 8 miles. They said this was a once in a lifetime experience. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi

US $500
Replaced brake pads, brake fluid, and resurfaced all four rotors. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

40000 mi

US $100
Passenger side rear ABS sensor failed. As a result, no traction control, no stability control, no ABS, active center diff for AWD stuck on tarmac mode. Sensor replaced under extended warranty. 
42780 mi

C $700
Seized rear left caliper, replaced, along with new OEM pads/rotors on both rear wheels. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

81220 mi

C $2100
Replaced front break rotors and pads. 
4000 mi ABS SENSOR FAILED. HIT A CURB. MADE ME BUY NEW TIRES RIM AND TIE ROD. CAR STILL HAD PROBLEM. THEN THEY REPLACED BEARING AND HUB UNDER WARENTY. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

128960 mi

C $180
Had a metal sounding noise from pass rear brake. Inside pad was fully worn. Replaced and found that caliper piston was siezed which caused the issue. Replaced new oem caliper at local mechanic. Damn Canada salty Winters. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

60000 mi

£80
Short circuit rear right abs censor 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

130200 mi

C $500
Front brakes were well worn and pulsing. Proceeded to replace rotors and pads. Rear brakes were dragging. Observation revealed the slider pins were dry and starting to corrode. Replaced the pads, rotors and lubed the sliders. Rear calipers sliders were siezed. Replaced calipers with rebuilt units. New rotors and pads were also replaced. 
83080 mi

$29
Changing break drums and disks 

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2006 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

55000 mi Car began running poorly. After hooking it up to a scan tool it was running on 3 cylinders. Dealership warrentied for a new injector resistor. Also fixed abs problem caused by hitting curb at 20k.  

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Mitsubishi Lancer Brake Problems

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