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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 278 repairs.
Mitsubishi Lancer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 44300 mi US $600 |
Battery needed to be replaced. |
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 31700 mi US $120 |
reprogram both keys; keyless entry/alarm was not working. |
| 41000 mi US $300 |
Key kept losing signal with Factory Alarm. After changing battery two times in three months and reprogramming the key myself five times in two months, bought viper alarm with remote start and had it installed. |
| 3000 mi | All work warranty covered. 1) Had computer re-flashed car had trouble starting (twice). 2)Car sold to me with USB connector wiring harness disconnected- had to reinstall at dealer. Had 3k oil change / preventive maintenance. disconnected USB connect (as sold to me) |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 28520 mi | signal light switch (was sticking) |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 27280 mi | Rear defroster wasn't working. Dealer diagnosed as a bad fuse and replaced without charge while I was in for regular maintenance. |
| 37820 mi | Rear defroster stopped working (again). Dealership replaced fuse - no charge. |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 77500 mi C $450 |
Windsheld fluid pump replaced |
| 81000 mi US $137 |
A/C not blowing cold. Recharge A/C system. |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi | Faulty blower motor and fuse - dealership replaced within 4 hours |
| 68200 mi | intermittent problem with CD player. 1st reported it within 50,000Km. CD player left channel cuts out randomly when going over bumps. Dealer troubleshoot and confirmed problem, will replace under warranty. new CD unit on order. |
| 70000 mi | CD player left channel failing intermittently. it was replace under extended warranty. |
| 75620 mi | TSB regarding the clock spring in the steering wheel. audio controls would not work correctly. new steering clock spring was ordered and installed under warranty. |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 15000 mi | CD player not functioning properly. AM/FM Stereo /CD player unit was replaced. |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
Car would not start. Replaced battery, cleaned up corrosion on terminals and painted caps. There was an issue between the key fob and computer. Keyfob replaced. |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 36300 mi | The left steering wheel control unit would malfunction, perhaps the clock spring. All of the buttons on the left side would temporarily lower radio volume, even pressing "Next track". Bluetooth suddenly activates without warning and asks to pair with a phone or asks to dial a number. Nothing shuts it off except restarting the vehicle or waiting a few minutes. |
| 86180 mi C $700 |
Rear passenger brake light and replaced battery. |
| 114600 mi US $75 |
Third brake light went out, replaced with used/reman |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 54000 mi | battery failed to charge |
| 94050 mi US $2400 |
Compressor failed |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 38000 mi | The computer that controls the electric system went bad |
| 22000 mi | Dead fuse, which also killed the charger in the car. Two dead foglights. |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 30460 mi $180 |
Cd changer doesn work, it cant read cds |
| 55180 mi | Cd changer didn't work |
| 114080 mi | Battery died, could not be charged anymore, so it was replaced. |
| 110980 mi C $500 |
Replaced starter. |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 26540 mi | Power window (driver's side) mechanism was changed. The faulty mechanism was working, but made strange clicks and pops. No cost, covered by guarantee. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 21700 mi C $250 |
It was routine warranty maintenance work, except for the Tire pressure monitor sensor in two tires is broken, chose not to repair, too costly, $5 tire pressure gauge will work just fine. |
| 24140 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system. They fixed two of the four tires. This time they stated these monitors were under warranty |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
Battery died Driver rear window regulator replaced. Was no longer functioning |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 28520 mi | AM Radio dead. Replacement unit ordered under warranty. |
| 5000 mi | Keyless start quit working. |
| 7000 mi | Keyless start quit working again. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24000 mi US $64 |
Needed to re program both keys |
| 42500 mi | AM band does not work on Radio. Dealer ordered a new radio. Still waiting for them to call me to take the car back to the shop. |
| 36000 mi US $60 |
Needed to re program Beepers. |
| 58300 mi | A/C compressor went out. Not covered by warranty after 5 years. |
| 65000 mi | AC compressor not working but at high rpm. Took it to dealer before warranty expired and was told ac was working fine. Now the say compressor, expansion valve and condenser need replacing. Ya, after warranty expired! How convenient!. $800+ |
| 67500 mi US $325 |
AC did not work at idle speed. Changed compressor and valve. |
| 81500 mi US $500 |
AC compressor replacement |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
AC Compressor destroyed "again" |
| 28880 mi | Fan motor failure |
| 31000 mi | fan motor replaced. New problem found. |
| 8000 mi | Bluetooth link between radio and cell phone 'disappeared' Tech re-linked phone and car. Happened two more times, owner re-linked phone/car on own. |
| 20000 mi | Bluetooth interface stops working |
| 18600 mi | I had a few relays replaced. TSB. I was told the new relays would help with a no start condition that occurs on humid days. Apparently the old relays could short out from humid conditions. |
| 67000 mi | A/C compressor seized. No further diagnosis performed. |
| 92000 mi | A/C compressor not fixed. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117800 mi €120 |
no cold air. Small seal was replaced. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution
Engine not specified
| 45000 mi | Wasnt blowing cold air an hot air would blow out of both passenger side vents. |
2008 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 68000 mi US $680 |
Relays for fuel pump and horn went, car would not run properly. Common issue as per online forums |
| 66960 mi C $560 |
alternator blew up. Dealership replaced with a rebuilt one for $560 tax on. |
| 17000 mi | CD player would stop working when the car hit a bump, and resume working when the car hit another bump. Dealer replaced CD player at no charge and problem was solved. |
2008 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 66200 mi US $1400 |
Compressor needed replacement |
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75020 mi C $800 |
Left wiper motor failure |
2006 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 76000 mi US $2500 |
Air condition unit malfunctioned entire unit was replaced part and labor 2500 |
2006 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 19000 mi | Air Conditioning makes unusual noise. Dealer could not replicate issue. No action taken. |
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Wagon
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $560 |
AC Compressor went out. Replaced major components even though only compressor was bad (Expansion Valve, Drier, Evaporator, Condenser). Had revised gear and wires for temp knob replaced but still have problems with turning temp knob. |
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 128920 mi | dead alternator |
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