turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201821700 mi | Right front strut replaced under warranty |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in California, United States Jun 2016 - Feb 2020 | |||
Nov 201640100 mi | going over sharp road imperfections a cluck was heard... dealer diagnosed lower control arm being at fault |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Colorado, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 201857000 mi | Transmission overheated. Replaced some parts |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Jul 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
Apr 201729760 miC $500 | Leaking shock. Shock was replaced. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Victoria, Australia Jun 2017 - Jan 2022 | |||
Dec 201724180 miA $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) |
Engine not specified
Mitsubishi Lancer in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 201566000 miUS $80 | Rear wheel bearing making noise upon cornering required replacing. Easy job, did it myself. |
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Malaysia Jul 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
Jun 201624800 mi$400 | Repaired faulty O2 sensor | ||
Apr 201849600 mi | Rear differential making loud whining sound. Used metal conditioner hoping to solve the issue. Still under observation. Update: the metal conditioner didn't help. Apparently what happened was the rear diff oil seal worn off causing oil from ayc mixed with rear diff oil. Installed new (reconditioned) rear differential. |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Oregon, United States Aug 2014 - Feb 2016 | |||
Feb 201544300 miUS $600 | Battery needed to be replaced. Intake manifold needed to be cleaned as well. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in California, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
Jul 201656200 miUS $700 | Oil pan leak |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
May 20113000 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) Car had trouble turning over twice cpu reflashed. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in New Jersey, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201631700 miUS $120 | reprogram both keys; keyless entry/alarm was not working. | ||
Dec 201641000 miUS $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. | ||
Jul 201743600 mi | no repair done... Somehow, Driver side Fender either got loose or moved a tiny bit towards the door. Whenever I open the driver side front door, it rubs against a small piece of the fender, causing a squeak and a loss of paint where the door is rubbing. | ||
Jun 2022100300 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
Mar 201432860 mi | Creaking sound in steering. Steering was cleared of debris and lubricated. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in California, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
Sep 2018105000 miUS $1000 | New left axle |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
Feb 201698100 miUS $400 | Wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced after ASC light came on dash |
Mitsubishi Lancer in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
Jul 2014112500 miUS $250 | Wiggle in tie-rods. Parts replaced. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
Aug 20116900 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - May 2013 | |||
Mar 201345000 miUS $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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
Oct 201341000 miUS $160 | Loud whirring/humming noise at high speed, with vague steering. Wheel bearing was replaced under original warranty. Wheel balance, tire rotation and alignment were performed because of uneven tire wear. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
Jan 2017C $50 | Air intake valve on one of the tires had corroded and needed to be replaced | ||
Sep 201788660 mi | Two air intake valves corroded and were replaced with non-OEM parts. Air pressure warning system is no longer active |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
Jul 201114240 miC $40 | one tire repair | ||
Jun 201228520 mi | signal light switch (was sticking) |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
Mar 201213020 mi | The dashboard is creating a lot of ticking noise when driving on a bit of bumpy road. | ||
Apr 201214020 mi | Not sure what is causing the problem. When it is humid , and the car came from a 8 hour rest, it would create a creaking sound when driving at low speed. The sound seem to emanate from the front wheels. | ||
May 201214820 mi | Dashboard was creating a lot of ticking noise when driving on slightly bumpy roads. | ||
Jul 201219220 mi | 2 Seat belts at rear would not retract. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
Jul 201453000 mi | Oil control valves clogged and timing chain was off. Both were replaced. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 201227280 mi | Rear defroster wasn't working. Dealer diagnosed as a bad fuse and replaced without charge while I was in for regular maintenance. | ||
Nov 201337820 mi | Rear defroster stopped working (again). Dealership replaced fuse - no charge. | ||
Jan 201522500 mi | Driver side door creaking on opening. Hinges were quite loose and required tightening. | ||
Apr 201558160 miC $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. | ||
Jun 201560760 miC $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. | ||
Jun 201886180 mi | A piece of the exhaust heat shield was rattling and eventually fell off. Mechanics advised likely not worth replacing so no work completed. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Aug 201791760 miC $76 | Hood latch rusted out to a point the plastic hood handle was really hard to pull on. Also, the latch need to be put back at it place with a flat head screw driver after the hood was open otherwise, the hood wont be fully secure at its place. Replace the hood latch in 5 minutes with new one. |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
Dec 20105000 mi | The seal between the transmission filter housing and transmission was leaking. A new housing and seal were ordered and installed. The driver side sun visor was replaced because when it was flipped forward to block the sun it would slowly fall down. The seal between the transmission filter housing and transmission was leaking. A new housing and seal were ordered and installed. | ||
Nov 201343000 miUS $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 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 202281000 miUS $137 | A/C not blowing cold. Recharge A/C system. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jun 201477500 miC $450 | Windsheld fluid pump replaced |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jun 201885000 miUS $500 | Replaced brake pads, brake fluid, and resurfaced all four rotors. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2019 | |||
Sep 201238000 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal, had to spray some lithium grease in there, seems to have fixed it | ||
Sep 201352000 mi | Faulty blower motor and fuse - dealership replaced within 4 hours |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
Apr 201231900 mi | repair shop reported a noisy strut bearing. | ||
May 201234100 mi | regular maintenance: oil change. reported continued noisy strut bearing. | ||
Oct 201244800 miC $77 | oil and filter change. replaced oil drain plug gasket. had to re-tap drain plug in oil pan. | ||
Mar 201358280 miC $30 | strut bearing was noisy and was replaced under warranty. | ||
May 201361380 miC $470 | during 96,000KM scheduled service i noticed rust on all 4 control arms and front and rear subframe. waiting for Mitsubishi to address and resolve | ||
Jun 201365100 miC $1000 | replaced struts (one leaking a bit, all a little tired) and springs with high performance coilover system | ||
Jul 201368200 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. | ||
Aug 201370000 mi | check engine light is on CD player left channel failing intermittently. it was replace under extended warranty. 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. | ||
Nov 201375620 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. | ||
Jul 201489280 mi | loose rear bumper cover | ||
Oct 201492480 mi | TSB: serpentine belt and pulleys replaced | ||
Dec 2015111600 miC $40 | roof rack trim bracket was missing, and was replaced. | ||
Oct 2016120900 miC $50 | push pins for front fan shroud garnish piece timing chain area sweating - confirmed oil from pan leaking, fixed under extended warranty | ||
Apr 2017125674 miC $400 | replaced worn out tie-rod ends, 1st time since new. performed 4-wheel alignment. |
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
Sep 201140000 miUS $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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
Oct 200915000 mi | Rattle coming from Driver's seat belt assembly in the "C" pillar. Also locked up when full retracted a few times. Dealer ordered replacement seat belt assembly. 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. | ||
Nov 200916500 mi | dealer installed replacement seat belt assembly and the rattle is gone. | ||
Apr 201025000 mi | Transmission started slipping on both sets of clutches, primarily in gears 4, 5, and 6. Happened all of the sudden with no previous issues. After several days of diagnostics, Mitsubishi decided to replace the transmission entirely. | ||
May 201027000 mi | When they were working on transmission last month, they noticed the fender liner was damaged and ordered a replacement. They installed the replacement on this trip The gear shifter was very notchy and felt like it was catching on something after they replaced the transmission. After they looked at the issue, they ordered a replacement gear shift. They replaced the gear shift with a new one. All is fine now. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Arizona, United States May 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
May 201115000 mi | CD player not functioning properly. AM/FM Stereo /CD player unit was replaced. | ||
Sep 201231000 mi | Check Engine light came on for 1 day. Vehicle Idling rough. Vacuum line at fuel pressure regulator replaced. | ||
Jun 201658000 miUS $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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
Mar 201342780 miC $700 | Seized rear left caliper, replaced, along with new OEM pads/rotors on both rear wheels. | ||
Jun 201345260 mi | Active Center Differential (ACD or AWC) pump failed due to corrosion, replaced w/new. This is typical for AWD Evos and Ralliarts @ 65-100K KM in this climate. Had to "talk" with service manager to get covered under warranty. |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2016 | |||
Nov 2015114600 miUS $75 | Third brake light went out, replaced with used/reman |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2017 | |||
Oct 201770000 miUS $1100 | rear shocks worn |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Louisiana, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
Jul 201333000 mi | CVT transmission making whinning noise, oil flushed, did not help, dealer put new transmission in. Wheel weight became loose causing ticking noise above 40 mph | ||
Nov 201339000 mi | Clicking noise when steering wheel turned. Ball joint on strut repaired. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - May 2018 | |||
Mar 201570680 miC $150 | Weld exhaust flange and replace gasket. | ||
May 201571300 miC $900 | Transmission lines and oil cooler were corroded and needed replacement. | ||
Jul 201786180 miC $700 | Replaced catalytic converter (found a used part instead of buying new from dealer) and some of the attached pipes. Rear passenger brake light and replaced battery. | ||
Oct 201781220 miC $2100 | Front sub-frame was completely rotted out. Was replaced as part of "good will" agreement between Mitsubishi Canada, local dealer and myself (we each paid 1/3, roughly $700 each). Replaced front tie-rods. Replaced front break rotors and pads. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in North Carolina, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Apr 200921000 mi | Belt squealing at idle, been doing it since January of 2009, had it looked at twice since that time. Squealing is worse. Dealership cited possible intake/exhaust mods as cause. Car has been making the noise since before the mods were in. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2008 - Oct 2017 | |||
Apr 201354440 mi | Replaced tie-rod Struts in both front left and right were replaced | ||
Jul 201357040 mi | Inner tire rod |
Mitsubishi Lancer in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
Mar 201337000 mi | Popping noise when you turn the steering whewl. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in California, United States Nov 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
Aug 201436300 mi | At exactly 40-43MPH, while the vehicle is under load (accelerator pressed, even if not accelerating), I heard a quiet whining noise. Dealer said it was not the dreaded CVT whine, but they said it had to be replaced anyway. 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2021 | |||
Sep 201552000 miUS $5 | Fuel door clip broke. Unable to open fuel door normally. Replaced part myself. Part #MR970563. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in New Jersey, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
Dec 20094000 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. | ||
Feb 20108000 miUS $1500 | Paint is chipping on rims | ||
Mar 201011000 miUS $800 | the powder coat on a rim started to chip | ||
Apr 201012000 mi | yes my bearing has started making a noise for the third time. This would have been 3rd hub replaced. I went to private dealer after and they said it needs to be replaced and the factory rep said nothing wrong.... chips in door jam. They just don't care | ||
May 201013500 miUS $700 | Engine blew out Paint on rear bumper chiping payed to repain | ||
Mar 201126000 mi | The car was finally taken back as a lemon yay bought a real forren car Toyota don't ever buy mitsubishi if u value yur life a.d money |
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
Aug 201037200 mi | Spring kit on front of exhaust needed to be replaced. Louder engine noise under power. Quick fix, covered by warranty. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Virginia, United States Sep 2009 - Oct 2016 | |||
Dec 201254000 mi | battery failed to charge |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 201894050 miUS $2400 | Compressor failed |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - May 2010 | |||
May 201055000 mi | Only unrepaired problem when last had car was a flapping sound at about 80mph. Never could figure out what it was. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Yugoslavia Feb 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201226540 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. | ||
Aug 201230760 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. | ||
Jun 201650840 mi$100 | Oxygen sensor broke down, check engine light on all the time |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Illinois, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
Jan 201443000 mi | The computer that controls the electric system went bad |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Maryland, United States Feb 2009 - May 2018 | |||
Jun 201022000 mi | Dead fuse, which also killed the charger in the car. Two dead foglights. | ||
Jul 2017136000 miUS $200 | The car kept giving me an error and would eventually stop working due to overheating transmission fluid. The shop said they couldn't do much else without replicating the problem, but they could change out the transmission fluid, which would either fix it or make it a lot worse. I let them change it, and everything is now fine. I even drove it on some 12h days, and I've had no issues. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2013 | |||
Feb 2013125280 miC $900 | Exchange O2 sensor near catalytic converter |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Durango, Mexico Apr 2009 - Apr 2015 | |||
Aug 201230460 mi$180 | Cd changer doesn work, it cant read cds | ||
Apr 201555180 mi | Cd changer didn't work |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
Aug 201122940 miC $60 | door latch nut loose. | ||
Aug 201443500 miC $700 | Catalytic convertor broken |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Dec 2014100440 miC $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. | ||
Sep 2015119040 miC $650 | Started as a 400 dollar wheel bearing. Dealer said everything was so siezed together can't knock anything apart and whatnot. Want to replace entire assembly plus axle. 3000$ Taking it elsewhere for 2nd opinion. Will update. Went to second shop and had choice of aftermarket or used and decided to go used because it's oem and in good condition. Removed entire wheel assembly and replaced barring, hub, linkage, axle, abs sensor. For 650 incl labour. | ||
Feb 2016128960 miC $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. | ||
Apr 2016130900 miC $50 | Hole / crack in exhaust midway to back. In between hanging bracket. Minor fix. | ||
Feb 2017148800 miC $190 | Linkage kit put on to replace loose part. Another crack within the exhaust near the cat. Was sleeved and repaired. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
Aug 201021700 mi | Leaking shock absorber (rear passenger-side) | ||
Mar 201124800 mi | Heard knocking sound in the front driver-side suspension when turning steering wheel or when going slowly over small bumps. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
Jul 201246680 mi | Exhaust manifold donut was changed due to rattling sound. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 201495460 miC $300 | While steering the car, I would hear squeeking in the front suspension. The Front Suspension "Strut Plates" were replaced. They needed a "1040507 Strut Plate" and a "Replace Strut Plate Kits". | ||
Nov 2015114080 mi | Battery died, could not be charged anymore, so it was replaced. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
Oct 2013100720 miC $200 | Inner Tie-Rod + Tie-Rod End replaced. | ||
Mar 2014110980 miC $500 | Replaced starter. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
Dec 201578740 miC $500 | Manifold leaking |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Great Britain Dec 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
Dec 201129000 mi | coroded alloys | ||
Jun 201660000 mi£80 | Short circuit rear right abs censor |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
Sep 201121700 miC $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. | ||
Feb 201224140 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system. They fixed two of the four tires. This time they stated these monitors were under warranty | ||
Dec 201747120 miC $1200 | broken spring surrounding shock on driver's front wheel well |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
Mar 201588040 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Jul 2014 | |||
Jan 200922940 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. | ||
Feb 2013106320 miC $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 |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Districto Federal, Mexico Dec 2008 - May 2012 | |||
Feb 20118680 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. | ||
May 20119920 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 201560760 miC $125 | Exhaust Pipe Seal |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Alberta, Canada Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
Sep 201684320 miC $250 | Installed new tires, shop couldn't do alignment because too much play, had to replace outer tie rod. | ||
Mar 201893000 miC $400 | outer tie rod replaced, tire balancing, alingment |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Florida, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2016 | |||
Nov 201687000 miUS $900 | Struts and front lower control arms. Battery died Driver rear window regulator replaced. Was no longer functioning |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Virginia, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Feb 201012000 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Jan 2018 | |||
Aug 2016118000 miUS $850 | Oil pan needed replacing |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in North Carolina, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
Oct 201771000 miUS $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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
Jul 20083000 mi | Weatherstripping in trunk was ripped, and the weatherstripping around the windows was causing it to squeak. | ||
Mar 201134000 mi | Suspension was starting to get noisy over speedbumps. Struts replaced. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ukraine May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jul 201670880 mi$850 | Replaced lots of parts in chassis | ||
Jan 201768780 mi$800 | lots of parts replaced related to steering, suspension, brakes, etc | ||
May 201883080 mi$29 | Changing break drums and disks |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201379000 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Minnesota, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Victoria, Australia Sep 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
Sep 201128520 mi | AM Radio dead. Replacement unit ordered under warranty. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
Aug 2015115140 miC $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. | ||
Sep 2016130200 miC $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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Oregon, United States Jun 2008 - May 2012 | |||
Feb 20085000 mi | Keyless start quit working. | ||
Apr 20087000 mi | Keyless start quit working again. |
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Puerto Rico Feb 2008 - Jun 2021 | |||
Mar 20086000 mi | Fuel gauge did not work. | ||
Dec 200924000 miUS $64 | Needed to re program both keys | ||
Jan 201065000 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. | ||
Mar 201030000 mi | Dealer received parts and called us to take the car in for repair. Done! | ||
Nov 201036000 miUS $60 | Needed to re program Beepers. | ||
Jul 201358300 mi | A/C compressor went out. Not covered by warranty after 5 years. Cylinder head valves making loud sound | ||
Mar 201465000 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+ | ||
Jul 201467500 miUS $325 | AC did not work at idle speed. Changed compressor and valve. | ||
Mar 201573000 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. | ||
Jul 201681500 miUS $500 | AC compressor replacement | ||
Nov 201796000 miUS $825 | Slave, pump, clutch kit installed | ||
Jun 201899000 miUS $500 | AC Compressor destroyed "again" |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Sep 20088000 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. | ||
Sep 200920000 mi | Bluetooth interface stops working |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2014 | |||
Jan 201478700 mi | A/C compressor seized. No further diagnosis performed. | ||
Apr 201492000 mi | A/C compressor not fixed. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Kentucky, United States Dec 2007 - Sep 2012 | |||
Nov 200922000 mi | replaced noisy power steering pump | ||
Dec 201172000 mi | catalytic converter |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Maine, United States Oct 2007 - May 2009 | |||
Aug 200821000 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! |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Jul 2012 | |||
Jun 201289900 miC $130 | Sunroof was leaking water. Dealership adjusted sunroof to prevent leakage. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 200923560 mi | Major Oil Leak. Lost most of oil in car on side of the street. | ||
Nov 200928880 mi | Fan motor failure | ||
Dec 200931000 mi | fan motor replaced. New problem found. | ||
Jan 201032860 mi | Power Steering Sensor failed Power steering assembly had to be replaced. They replaced the assembly and gave me car back. I was washing car and noticed that they did not fill up my power steering fluid. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 200951000 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
Mar 201018600 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. | ||
Sep 201022320 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. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Alberta, Canada Jun 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
Jul 201017360 miC $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
Mitsubishi Lancer in Slovenia Nov 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
Dec 201180600 mi€70 | Dirty intake. Car didn't start. Cleaned intake, sensor. | ||
Sep 201297960 mi€250 | Windshield wipers mechanism broke, so new windshield wipers mechanism installed. | ||
Aug 2013117800 mi€120 | no cold air. Small seal was replaced. |
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Mitsubishi Evolution in Utah, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 201037000 mi | Faulty right-rear wheel bearing (hub assembly) replaced under warranty, problem corrected. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
Feb 201164000 miUS $360 | Oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
Mar 201164000 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. |
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 |
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
Mitsubishi Evolution in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jun 201245000 mi | Transmission has to be replaced, it went bad. Wasnt blowing cold air an hot air would blow out of both passenger side vents. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Dec 201017000 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. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
Oct 201660760 miC $750 | car shudders at speed | ||
Apr 201766960 miC $560 | alternator blew up. Dealership replaced with a rebuilt one for $560 tax on. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
Nov 201168000 mi | Relays for fuel pump and horn went, car would not run properly. Common issue as per online forums 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. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Great Britain Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
Nov 201238600 mi£3000 | acu unit and back struts replaced |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Nov 20085000 mi | Transmission would not engage 1 3 5 gear. Took car to local dealership after they contacted tech they discovered the problem. |
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Mitsubishi Evolution in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Jun 201232000 miUS $1900 | Replace active center differential pump, original pump failed. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in South Carolina, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 20085000 mi | Occasional rough idle, ECU reflashed per TSB. | ||
Jan 200914500 mi | 2 recalls completed. Hood latch replacement and fuel system recall. | ||
Dec 200915000 mi | Driver seat fabric separated from seat, repaired | ||
Apr 201466200 miUS $1400 | Compressor needed replacement | ||
Feb 201570000 miUS $800 | Transfer Case went bad and required rebuild |
Mitsubishi Evolution in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 20084000 mi | Car would buck and set check engine light code 1235. | ||
Oct 201522000 mi | Serpentine belt frayed |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2018 | |||
Feb 201255340 miC $50 | AYC pump failure | ||
Nov 201265260 miC $1000 | valve timing cover gasket started leaking oil | ||
Aug 201491180 miC $1100 | Front wheel bearings replaced Front struts needed to be replaced | ||
Jun 2018130200 miC $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. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in New York, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
Mar 20099000 mi | Idle fluctuation and stalling, hesitation at more than half throttle. Computer reflashed, TSB | ||
Jun 200912000 miUS $180 | Mass Air Flow Sensor was bad. | ||
Aug 200912000 miUS $130 | Mass Air Flow Sensor | ||
Sep 200913000 miUS $30 | Fuel Pump Relay | ||
Jan 2010 | Drivers Side Window Rattle/Squeak, TSB Problem still exists. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
Apr 201013000 mi | wheels - paint flaking off. Repaired under warranty with new replacement wheels. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Oregon, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201328000 miUS $170 | AYC fluid level too low. My mechanic bled the system, refilll the fluids and fix the problem. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Connecticut, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 201329000 miUS $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. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
Feb 201360400 miUS $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
Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Nov 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
Jun 201375020 miC $800 | HP power steering hose leaking, replaced Left wiper motor failure | ||
Oct 201588660 miC $2200 | Transmission bearings to change |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
Jul 2013127300 miC $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 | ||
Mar 2016128340 miC $500 | Finally getting around to replacing bent intake valves, which occurred some time ago. |
turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
Mitsubishi Evolution in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
Feb 201555300 mi | Spring broke and valve dropped causing total engine damage requiring a long block rebuild |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
Nov 201176000 miUS $2500 | Air condition unit malfunctioned entire unit was replaced part and labor 2500 ACD awd drive system failed at 70000 miles | ||
Apr 201281500 miUS $524 | Replace front hub assy and replaced two stud bolts broken by shop to right rear tire and a Wheel alignment |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Illinois, United States - Feb 2011 | |||
Feb 200822000 miUS $100 | Hit curb in an ice storm. Bent steering arm on driver side. | ||
Jun 200955000 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. |
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada - Dec 2007 | |||
Jan 200713640 mi | front axle | ||
May 200721700 mi | front struts | ||
Aug 200731000 mi | front axle, air conditioning | ||
Oct 200737200 mi | front axle | ||
Dec 200743400 mi | front wheel/strut bearings |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Alberta, Canada - Apr 2009 | |||
Apr 200976260 mi | Brought the car to the dealership in Jan 09 for 3rd gear grind. Got it back in Feb damaged and in worse condition than when I brought it in. Back and forth till Apr. 10 year warranty means nothing if they don't fix it properly |
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Manitoba, Canada - Apr 2013 | |||
Apr 201390520 miC $300 | Serpentine belt tensioner needed replacing. |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
Dec 201388000 miUS $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. |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in California, United States - Oct 2015 | |||
Jan 2015157000 miUS $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 | ||
Oct 2015151000 miUS $650 | Replaced with new Exedy Clutch kit. Original Exedy in the car last 151000 miles. Clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing including resurfacing the flywheel. Car runs very smooth. |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
May 201178000 miUS $200 | replaced Inner tie rod ends for play and front sway bar link pins |
Mitsubishi Lancer in Washington, United States May 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
Sep 2012133000 miUS $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. | ||
Apr 2014141000 miUS $15 | The transmission has a grinding sound all the time.We filled it with a thick transmission oil. It didn't help. I will need to replace the transmission ( miles 141,000) or get rid of the car. | ||
Jun 2014141000 mi | I bought an used MT transmission, went to the transmission shop and I was told this purchased transmission is defective,so I gave up for now and the car is still here on the parking... | ||
Sep 2014142000 miUS $900 | Bought an used transmission for US$500, the mechanic put in in the car, used the pressure plate and the clutch from the new ( used) transmission, changed the transmission oil and the engine oil, and the car works fine... |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
May 2014128920 mi | dead alternator |
turbocharged 271hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
Mitsubishi Evolution in Colorado, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2018 | |||
Sep 2017166800 miUS $500 | Radiator needed to be replaced. Leaking from the top and bottom plastic areas. |
Mitsubishi Evolution in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 201887000 miUS $20 | Changed spark plug |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in Arizona, United States - Aug 2008 | |||
Mar 200875000 miUS $20 | Replaced left and right sway bar links. | ||
Aug 200880000 miUS $800 | Replaced front right wheel bearing, hub assembly, inner tie rod end. Likely due to faulty repair done on axle by previous owner. |
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Mitsubishi Lancer in North Carolina, United States - Sep 2010 | |||
May 2010220000 miUS $510 | Replaced fouled bank 2 catalytic converter. | ||
Sep 2010225000 miUS $60 | Replaced fouled spark plug and replaced other plugs and wires as preventative. |