Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed sensor (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Sensor problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
Was going to the gas station to get gas and car accelerated on it's own. Then engine seized. There was no power steering then. Ran into a ditch. Car started smoking from engine. I didn't know there were recalls on these cars or I wouldn't have bought one. Read details...
On 5 occasions now when I hit the brakes to slow down the engine accelerates on it's own revving extremely loud. If I don't put the car in park and turn off the ignition it feels like it will take off and cause a severe accident. Read details...
The engine revved, and then experienced sudden acceleration. Read details...