Four problems related to service brakes 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.
Brakes locked up and subframe snapped while driving. Found out recently that there was a recall on my car.
Catalytic converter overheating emissions recall. Second is the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles. It was a recall on the catalytic converter overheating. I need to get my car fix.
To avoid contact with a deer I hit the brakes sliding into a utility pole causing significant front end damage to vehicle no air bags were deployed.
Vehicle requires extreme pedal pressure to stop. Vehicle has a long extended stopping distance. Does not matter if brakes are cold or hot. Issue began when car had approximately 12000 miles on it. Brakes have been inspected and no problems found with system. Vehicle now has 22000 and condition still exists and is worsening.