Table 1 shows one common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems |
This is not the first Mitsubishi that has done this. My ex's 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse also had this same problem. The speedometer does not register. I need to know how fast I am going.
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the rpm's idled independently. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer and the temperature control knob in the vehicle has been difficult to turn since I bought the car. The knob broke off two weeks ago. I contacted my dealer who stated that I can not just change the knob I have to change the whole unit which will cost me around $ 600. 00 plus services fees to install it. This should be a recall item, since heating (and cooling) a vehicle allows it to be operable during hot and cold temperatures. It is now beginning to get cold.
This is a complaint I have seen on other websites from thousands of other Mitsubishi Lancers from 2000- 2005, but mainky in the 2002 model range. The heater/air conditioner controls sieze up and either the cable freezes up and the control knob snaps off on the temperature controls. To me this is a safety concern not necesarily for the use of the vechicle, but rather for the health of the driver and those who who ride in the vechicle. They could freeze in the winter or get heat stroke in the summer.