Wheel Related Problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

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

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
2
Wheel Bolts problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Wheel problem

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...

The Wheel Bolts problem

While driving at 55 mph the rear passenger wheel fell off, nuts and bolts broke and the seal came off.   Read details...


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