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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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Chart based on 278 repairs.
Mitsubishi Lancer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 47 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 21700 mi | Right front strut replaced under warranty |
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 40100 mi | going over sharp road imperfections a cluck was heard... dealer diagnosed lower control arm being at fault |
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 29760 mi C $500 |
Leaking shock. Shock was replaced. |
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 32860 mi | Creaking sound in steering. Steering was cleared of debris and lubricated. |
| 66000 mi US $80 |
Rear wheel bearing making noise upon cornering required replacing. Easy job, did it myself. |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 112500 mi US $250 |
Wiggle in tie-rods. Parts replaced. |
| 41000 mi US $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. |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 14020 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. |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 31900 mi | repair shop reported a noisy strut bearing. |
| 34100 mi | regular maintenance: oil change. reported continued noisy strut bearing. |
| 58280 mi C $30 |
strut bearing was noisy and was replaced under warranty. |
| 61380 mi C $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 |
| 65100 mi C $1000 |
replaced struts (one leaking a bit, all a little tired) and springs with high performance coilover system |
| 125674 mi C $400 |
replaced worn out tie-rod ends, 1st time since new. performed 4-wheel alignment. |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 39000 mi | Clicking noise when steering wheel turned. Ball joint on strut repaired. |
| 12000 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 |
| 81220 mi C $2100 |
Replaced front tie-rods. |
| 37000 mi | Popping noise when you turn the steering whewl. |
| 70000 mi US $1100 |
rear shocks worn |
| 54440 mi | Replaced tie-rod Struts in both front left and right were replaced |
| 57040 mi | Inner tire rod |
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 119040 mi C $650 |
Started as a 400 dollar wheel bearing. Dealer said everything was so siezed together can't knock anything apart and whatnot. Want to replace entire assembly plus axle. 3000$ 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. |
| 148800 mi C $190 |
Linkage kit put on to replace loose part. |
| 95460 mi C $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". |
| 100720 mi C $200 |
Inner Tie-Rod + Tie-Rod End replaced. |
| 21700 mi | Leaking shock absorber (rear passenger-side) |
| 24800 mi | Heard knocking sound in the front driver-side suspension when turning steering wheel or when going slowly over small bumps. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 47120 mi C $1200 |
broken spring surrounding shock on driver's front wheel well |
| 87000 mi US $900 |
Struts and front lower control arms. |
| 84320 mi C $250 |
Installed new tires, shop couldn't do alignment because too much play, had to replace outer tie rod. |
| 93000 mi C $400 |
outer tie rod replaced, tire balancing, alingment |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 34000 mi | Suspension was starting to get noisy over speedbumps. Struts replaced. |
| 70880 mi $850 |
Replaced lots of parts in chassis |
| 68780 mi $800 |
lots of parts replaced related to steering, suspension, brakes, etc |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 22000 mi | replaced noisy power steering pump |
| 32860 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. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution
Engine not specified
| 37000 mi | Faulty right-rear wheel bearing (hub assembly) replaced under warranty, problem corrected. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
2008 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 38600 mi £3000 |
acu unit and back struts replaced |
2008 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 91180 mi C $1100 |
Front wheel bearings replaced Front struts needed to be replaced |
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75020 mi C $800 |
HP power steering hose leaking, replaced |
2006 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 81500 mi US $524 |
Replace front hub assy and replaced two stud bolts broken by shop to right rear tire and a Wheel alignment |
| 22000 mi US $100 |
Hit curb in an ice storm. Bent steering arm on driver side. |
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43400 mi | front wheel/strut bearings |
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi US $200 |
replaced Inner tie rod ends for play and front sway bar link pins |
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $20 |
Replaced left and right sway bar links. |
| 80000 mi US $800 |
Replaced front right wheel bearing, hub assembly, inner tie rod end. Likely due to faulty repair done on axle by previous owner. |
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