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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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Mitsubishi Lancer transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

57000 mi Transmission overheated. Replaced some parts 

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

49600 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. 

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch

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

105000 mi

US $1000
New left axle 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

5000 mi The seal between the transmission filter housing and transmission was leaking. A new housing and seal were ordered and installed. The seal between the transmission filter housing and transmission was leaking. A new housing and seal were ordered and installed. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

70000 mi check engine light is on 
38000 mi Squeaky clutch pedal, had to spray some lithium grease in there, seems to have fixed it 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

45260 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. 
25000 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. 
27000 mi 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. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

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

36300 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. 
71300 mi

C $900
Transmission lines and oil cooler were corroded and needed replacement. 
33000 mi

US $240
CVT transmission making whinning noise, oil flushed, did not help, dealer put new transmission in. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

136000 mi

US $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. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

96000 mi

US $825
Slave, pump, clutch kit installed 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evolution

Engine not specified

45000 mi Transmission has to be replaced, it went bad. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

5000 mi Transmission would not engage 1 3 5 gear. Took car to local dealership after they contacted tech they discovered the problem. 
60760 mi

C $750
car shudders at speed 

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2008 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

32000 mi

US $1900
Replace active center differential pump, original pump failed. 
55340 mi

C $50
AYC pump failure 
70000 mi

US $800
Transfer Case went bad and required rebuild 
28000 mi

US $170
AYC fluid level too low. My mechanic bled the system, refilll the fluids and fix the problem. 

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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

88660 mi

C $2200
Transmission bearings to change 

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2006 Mitsubishi Evolution 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 286hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

76000 mi

US $2500
ACD awd drive system failed at 70000 miles 

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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

162-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13640 mi front axle 
21700 mi front struts 
31000 mi front axle, air conditioning 
37200 mi front axle 
76260 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 

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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

151000 mi

US $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. 

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2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

141000 mi

US $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. 
141000 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... 
142000 mi

US $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... 

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