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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%)

Chart based on 278 repairs.
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Mitsubishi Lancer other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (69%)

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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

62300 mi

C $50
Air intake valve on one of the tires had corroded and needed to be replaced 
88660 mi Two air intake valves corroded and were replaced with non-OEM parts. Air pressure warning system is no longer active 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

19220 mi 2 Seat belts at rear would not retract. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

71600 mi Driver side door creaking on opening. Hinges were quite loose and required tightening. 
58160 mi

C $300
Developed a major tire leak that required me to reinflate the tire every 10 km. Caused by a heavily corroded tire pressure sensor and valve. Tire was also damaged beyond repair as a result. 
60760 mi

C $150
Tire pressure valve disintegrated in my hand while checking tire pressure. Was due to heavy corrosion of valve and tire pressure sensor. Note this is a separate incident from that reported for April. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

120900 mi

C $50
push pins for front fan shroud garnish piece 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

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

52000 mi

US $5
Fuel door clip broke. Unable to open fuel door normally. Replaced part myself. Part #MR970563. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

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

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

30000 mi Dealer received parts and called us to take the car in for repair. Done! 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

141-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

97960 mi

€250
Windshield wipers mechanism broke, so new windshield wipers mechanism installed. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-door

4-cylinder CVT 2WD

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