One problem related to cruise control has been reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the 2004 Lancer.
When using cruise control vehicle will sometimes surge ahead and speed up, although driving conditions do not require additional speed or power. This has happened to me on a daily basis since I have owned my car. This sudden increase in acceleration could easily cause an accident.