Table 1 shows eight common visibility related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the defogger (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the visibility (21 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Defogger problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer problems | |
| Blower problems |
The temperature control knob was very hard to turn on the ac/heater module and eventually broke off. A failure of the temperature selection could result in inability to defrost the windshield properly, resulting in unsafe driving environment. Read details...
As with so many other Lancers noted here, my wife's 2003 Lancer's temp control knob has broken. Over a period of a few years the knob continually got harder to turn and recently just broke off. I also gave her a pair of needle-nose pliers to turn the plastic nub that is left, although I don't know Read details...
Heater control knob cannot be adjusted, it is stuck on cold. Center shaft is broken for the knob. Read details...