Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and pulled to the left. The vehicle also experienced severe oversteering when turning. It was discovered that the front lower control arm was faulty due to corrosion and rusting of the subframe. The dealer repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) in which an anti-corrosion agent was applied, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Lower control arm loose / disconnected from subframe, causing stability and control problems with the vehicle resulting in unsafe operation at any speed and at any time which the vehicle IA being operated. The socket on the subframe has deep rust and an irregular hole visible. Bob penkhus Mitsubishi refuses to perform the recall which addresses this issue of corrosion of the subframe, specifically where the lower control arm attaches to the vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the cross member fractured without warning and the front upper and lower control arms detached. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to bell Mitsubishi (1500 us-1, rahway, NJ 07065, (732) 709-4333) where it was diagnosed that the cross member needed to be replaced and further testing was needed. The contact was not notified of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension). The dealer did not know then the part would be available. The manufacturer provided a case number and the contact was informed that a case manager would follow-up within ten business days. The contact had not been contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v321000 (air bags) for the front passenger seat air bag inflator and 16v458000 (suspension) for the lower control arm. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.