general problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

After car had been running for several minutes, the temperature control knob on the dashboard was stuck and was unable to turn from cold to warm. When turning the knob, the knob broke exposing electrical paneling. The air temperature was no longer adjustable and was would only blow cold air with the outside being below-freezing temperatures. This happened while car was stationary in driveway, but if happened while moving could have created an unsafe distraction leading to a dangerous incident.

Etacs failure. Loss of ability to signal turns, loss of wiper function below highest setting, loss of rear wiper, loss of daytime running light, loss of high beams, loss of wiper fluid control. Loss of function came on suddenly, mis spring 2016 returned intermittently over summer, then failed completely beginning of October. A recall for this exact same issue has been released for my vehicle type of a later year. , but my car is not included in the current recall.

I own a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer sportback. The heater and cooling control knob for interior heating and cooling will not change over from air conditioning to heat. In the area that I live it is very cold in the winter months ( 20 - 30 degrees). According to research I have done on this issue it is s known issue at Mitsubishi. This is a safety hazard due to the heating system not working to defrost my windshield when needed and no heat. If Mitsubishi knows this is an issue then why is there not a recall to correct the problem. I have located many complaints with this and it is on newer models as well. So new products are coming out with the same issue. This needs to be resolved before more vehicles are produced and the used one need to be fixed so that owners do not run into a hazardous condition that could have been avoided.

My hot/cool knob is broken. My heater fan only works on 4, ac only runs on 1,2 or3. I also had water on my passenger side floor due to condensation from the ac not properly draining. The water also got into my blower motor, which I have already replaced. Will be replacing heater resistor this week, so I can use my ac again. Hot/cool knob will cost at least $1000 to fix, so it's staying broken.

I have a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer sportback. The fan control unit is defective and was fixed once at the dealership of purchase however, since that time fan has repeatedly malfunctioned in terms of it running during the entire time that the vehicle is in operation in addition to it staying on even after the engine is turned off and the key is removed from the ignition.

: the contact stated while parked with the engine idling, the driver air bag deployed without warning. It was removed and an hour later while driving 45 mph, the passenger side air bag deployed, which fractured the windshield. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Although the vehicle was not inspected, the dealer was alerted and indicated the problem was most likely an electrical short due to flooding.

I purchased a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ralliart sedan and paid it off in full upon reciept of the vehicle. In the past few years I have been experiencing numerous electrical issues, however my primary concern today is a sensor that is currently being replaced for the 5th time today. The sensor is called the app sensor. When it goes out, it causes my vehicle to rapidly decelerate and the engine won't rev past 2,500 rpm's. This has become an issue because two days ago the sensor went out on me again, after being replaced just weeks ago. This time when the sensor went out, it almost caused me to be involved in a major accident on i25. I have asked the service department why this part keeps failing on me and they replied "we don't know, your the only person we have had to replace this part for and dont know what could cause the part to go out. " this concerns me a great deal because if they dont know how to repair, how can I trust my safety whenever I am driving my car on the highway again? I have been dealing with the service manager at arapahoe Mitsubishi and service rep brian green. I have receipts of all repairs and can send them to you if you need them.

My car caught on fire while I was driving it down the street.

My heat and cooling control sticks and it hard to turn the knob from cold to heat and heat to cold. The piece finally broke 3 on 11/12/11. The unit now has to be changed under the dashboard which I am unable to do while driving, when my windows are foggy I have to drive with them been foggy if it is not in the right position. It appears to be a known issue with mitis. Since I see many issues with this online. Thanks for your time jen.

1. After driving vehicle for an hour or less (depending on atmospheric conditions) a spark/static discharge occurs between the external metal surface of the vehicle and the first occupant exiting vehicle. 2. This could potentially ignite fumes when the vehicle is refueling or in presence of other flamable gases/materials. Also potential could cause spark between the gas tank door and gas station fuel nozzle. This is as much of a danger as an annoyance due to the static discharge/spark is very strong. I do not experience this in other vehicles. 3. Have not taken the vehicle to the dealership to check if this is correctable. Either way other owners of this vehicle, if this issue is widespread, should be made aware of this possible danger.