Structure Related Problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the structure (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Structure problems
2
Body problems
2
Paint problems
1
Frame And Members problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Structure problem

I own a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer (oz rally) that was purchased in 2002. During the last few months of 2009, I noticed my temperature control knob was becoming harder and harder to turn. On Monday, March 1, 2010 it broke completely off, leaving a partial stub of plastic in the console and the   Read details...

The Body problem

Front lower engine support & cradle are rusted out along with the cross member. I can furnish pictures if necessary.   Read details...

The Paint problem

Paint is chipping all over the body, especially on the hood. The company refuses to take care of their cheap paint. The paint will chip for no reason or whenever bird droppings or tree sap come in contact, even if you clean it right off. I have never had such bad paintg.   Read details...


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