Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Power Train problem

The front subframe(cross member) blew out, due to excessive corrosion. Causing the control arm to dismount as well as separation of the cv axle from the transmission, while traveling down the road losing complete steer of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Received vehicle at 10km, after 2 oil changes, at 16000km miliege dropped from 700km on a tank of gas to 300km tank of gas. At 24000km heavy transmission and engine noises occurred. Gears slipping out while accelerating causing rpms to shoot up to 6000-7000 while vehicle not moving.   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

Sst transmission will shift out of gear while driving like it in neutral. Then when you pull over only way to get it shifting gears is to turn car off wait 10 sec and turn back on . Then drives normal again. Been driving like this for two years car has 60000 miles   Read details...


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