Engine problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the 2002 Lancer.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

The vehicle's engine revved while slowing down which caused the engine to surge and the car to suddenly accelerate.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

Car shakes when brake is applied. . . What is causing has not been found. . .

3 Engine problem

This engine has piston slap and valvetrain noise on cold starts. The district rep refuses to allow the dealer to diagnose and repair the problem.




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