148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
24180 mi A $600 |
Engine has an odd sound when warm, in gear and running steady at 1500 rpm. Sound persists even if the car is stationary (but must be in gear and rpms >1500) |
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
24800 mi $400 |
Repaired faulty O2 sensor |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
44300 mi US $600 |
Intake manifold needed to be cleaned as well. |
56200 mi US $700 |
Oil pan leak |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
3000 mi | Car had trouble turning over twice cpu reflashed. |
100300 mi | Check Engine Light and car jerks and hesitates when pressing gas at low speeds below 15 mph. O2 sensor code. Bank 1 sensor 3. Replaced one sensor and fuel injectors, but did not resolve the issue. Will be taking to mechanic next month. Car started shaking when accelerating. Turned out to be a cylinder misfire. Mechanic replaced all spark plugs and one coil. |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
6900 mi | Had oil and filter changed at dealer and a month later noticed oil leak from drain pan bolt. Took back to a another dealer and they replaced washer and did another oil change under warranty. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
14240 mi C $40 |
one tire repair |
53000 mi | Oil control valves clogged and timing chain was off. Both were replaced. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
86180 mi | A piece of the exhaust heat shield was rattling and eventually fell off. Mechanics advised likely not worth replacing so no work completed. |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
43000 mi US $45 |
The engine randomly would not start on a few occasions. Sometimes took 5 mins or more to get engine started. Found TSB online referring to a similar issue with 3 relays that could be updated to a newer version(Green color to Blue color). |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
44800 mi C $77 |
oil and filter change. replaced oil drain plug gasket. had to re-tap drain plug in oil pan. |
70000 mi | Check engine light showed a oil return sensor code. sensor was replaced but check engine light returned. it was determined that the timing chain had stretched and needed replacing. |
92480 mi | TSB: serpentine belt and pulleys replaced |
120900 mi C $50 |
timing chain area sweating - confirmed oil from pan leaking, fixed under extended warranty |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
31000 mi | Check Engine light came on for 1 day. Vehicle Idling rough. Vacuum line at fuel pressure regulator replaced. |
15000 mi | Occasionally the car won't start when turning the key. This especially happens when there is a 10 degree F or more change in temp between when it was shut down and when starting. Was told its considered normal. Presented with TSB stating it's normal. |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
70680 mi C $150 |
Weld exhaust flange and replace gasket. |
86180 mi C $700 |
Replaced catalytic converter (found a used part instead of buying new from dealer) and some of the attached pipes. |
18000 mi | Engine blew out |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
37200 mi | Spring kit on front of exhaust needed to be replaced. Louder engine noise under power. Quick fix, covered by warranty. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
125280 mi C $900 |
Exchange O2 sensor near catalytic converter |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
46680 mi | Exhaust manifold donut was changed due to rattling sound. |
78740 mi C $500 |
Manifold leaking |
43500 mi C $700 |
Catalytic convertor broken |
100440 mi C $100 |
Had an EVAP/purge valve code come up. Figured it was fine as I did not detect any dirty filter/leaks in the system/gas cap. Replaced spark Plugs because I knew they were due and might effect exhaust. Within a week the error cleared. |
130900 mi C $50 |
Hole / crack in exhaust midway to back. In between hanging bracket. Minor fix. |
148800 mi C $190 |
Another crack within the exhaust near the cat. Was sleeved and repaired. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
30760 mi | The 'check engine' light was briefly signaling that something is wrong. Diagnostics showed faulty Lambda Sensor. It only lit up once. Waited for the replacement part for about two months. |
50840 mi $100 |
Oxygen sensor broke down, check engine light on all the time |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
60760 mi C $125 |
Exhaust Pipe Seal |
12000 mi | The fuel pump was stuck, therefore the fuel gauge read full. Mitsubishi failed to believe the claim though saying the gas was full. The car ran out of gas about ten miles down the road, and they towed it back to fix it under warranty. |
88040 mi | Exhaust problem - corroded just aft of converter. They welded in a 6 inch piece for $60. The rest of the exhaust was still good. |
8680 mi | Even I almost used my Lancer for 3000 km in 5 months, I had unusual issues during the preventive maintenance: 1. Battery water level was almost empty. 2. Engine coolant was dark. 3. Engine oil was dark and it was necessary add 1 lt. |
9920 mi | Exactly the same issue... 1.Battery water level was almost empty. 2. Engine coolant was dark. 3. Engine oil was dark and it was necessary add 1 lt. |
22940 mi | Jan. 14 -20C. left for med. appt. minimal power to wheels despite 4000+ on tach. Got car to 80K to med appt.30 K away. After, car worked fine but Eng lite on. Drove to dealer, 40 K. Told it was a sensor prob. Part ordered. Cost 2 days $80 car rent, meals. |
106320 mi C $500 |
On the highway in a snowstorm the car gradually lost power and quit running. "Check Engine " light came on. Towed to Canadian Tire and repaired |
118000 mi US $850 |
Oil pan needed replacing |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
71000 mi US $260 |
erratic idle, computer shut down most power, top speed of 15 or 20, would not rev past 2500. Used scan tool code 2100. Throttle actuator control motor was bad. Ordered reman throttle body from amazon. |
115140 mi C $140 |
The car was operating roughly at low idle. When the A/C was on it stumbled and nearly stalled. They cleaned the intake and fuel injection system. The car operated much more smoothly thereafter. |
79000 mi | Catalytic converter was going out but it was still covered under manufacturer's warranty since car had not reached 80,000mi yet at time of diagnosis. Therefore, the manufacturer covered all costs for full replacement of Catalytic Converter. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
6000 mi | Fuel gauge did not work. |
58300 mi | Cylinder head valves making loud sound |
51000 mi | Engine check light on for oxygen sensor Bank 1 Sensor 3 malfunction OBD Code P0144. I haven't done anything on it. O2 sensor was not fix waiting to reach 65,000 miles before fixing 02 sensor if it lights again I will have to change it. |
72000 mi | catalytic converter |
23560 mi | Major Oil Leak. Lost most of oil in car on side of the street. |
17360 mi C $100 |
No torque till 4000+ RPM. Vehicle used to have torque @ 2200-4400 RPM. They say it's fine. Dealer will not service my car anymore so I have to go to a different dealer to get any work done. WEAK. CAI installed by dealer where I bought car doesn't fit properly. Put stock air box back on. My "pretend" lack of power and torque is still the same. WEAK. |
141-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
80600 mi €70 |
Dirty intake. Car didn't start. Cleaned intake, sensor. |
Engine not specified
64000 mi US $360 |
Oxygen sensor replaced. |
64000 mi | After picking the car up from the shop wife alerted me to engine noise. Bearings and cam wiped out at less than 4900 miles over warranty! Purchased replacement 2009 engine with 15000 miles on it. Installation almost complete. Defective catalytic converter. Dealer replaced because it was warranted to 80,000 miles. Dealer waived diagnostic charge. |
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
68000 mi | Car was idling very poorly and backfired under boost. Dealer couldnt find the issue. Owner self repaired via detached vacuum hose on fuel regulator...again with forum assistance. Common problem on forums-loose fitting and sometimes during hard turbo boost it will pop off and the engine will run lean. Conclusion - dealer is worthless. |
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
65260 mi C $1000 |
valve timing cover gasket started leaking oil |
130200 mi C $1100 |
Fuel vapor vent line connection from tank to filler neck had gone bad and started to leak. Replacement of filler neck necessary to fix problem. |
9000 mi | Idle fluctuation and stalling, hesitation at more than half throttle. Computer reflashed, TSB |
12000 mi US $180 |
Mass Air Flow Sensor was bad. |
12000 mi US $130 |
Mass Air Flow Sensor |
13000 mi US $30 |
Fuel Pump Relay |
5000 mi | Occasional rough idle, ECU reflashed per TSB. |
14500 mi | 2 recalls completed. Hood latch replacement and fuel system recall. |
4000 mi | Car would buck and set check engine light code 1235. |
22000 mi | Serpentine belt frayed |
60400 mi US $200 |
Replaced all 3 accessory idler pullies with metal ones from a Hyundai Genesis because the old ones were getting worn. |
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
127300 mi C $184 |
The balance shaft timing belt ( previously claimed replaced by mechanic) failed, taking out the main timing belt. Engine now runs, but has valve damage. will be digging into further when time allows |
128340 mi C $500 |
Finally getting around to replacing bent intake valves, which occurred some time ago. |
turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
55300 mi | Spring broke and valve dropped causing total engine damage requiring a long block rebuild |
turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
16000 mi US $100 |
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shielding loose. |
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
90520 mi C $300 |
Serpentine belt tensioner needed replacing. |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
157000 mi US $2800 |
Timing belt snapped on freeway. Car towed to repair shop. Estimated $1750 to repair head, but shop suggested to replace with used engine imported from japan for $2400. New engine mounts (4ea.)$450 extra |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
133000 mi US $100 |
catalytic converter needed to be replaced but even after that, it did not pass the emission test. CEL still on. So finally, I had to change the car computer. The dealership told me it will need to be re-calibrated but because it was taken from exactly the same car, it worked perfectly. |
turbocharged 271hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
166800 mi US $500 |
Radiator needed to be replaced. Leaking from the top and bottom plastic areas. |
87000 mi US $20 |
Changed spark plug |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
220000 mi US $510 |
Replaced fouled bank 2 catalytic converter. |
225000 mi US $60 |
Replaced fouled spark plug and replaced other plugs and wires as preventative. |