Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
Vehicle hesitates during acceleration, car is equipped with a continuously variable transmission, hesitation is extremely severe at much lower speeds, often the car will lunge forward at a severe rate because the accelerator will be almost to the floor in an attempt to overcome the hesitation, vehicle does this every time, it isn't an isolated incident and I've already had a mechanic express concern about the transmission "shifting very funny" during a transmission fluid exchange done a few weeks prior. It doesn't matter if the car is on the highway or in a residential area, this issue exists.
When taking off from a stop car has severe hesitation when accelerating and shifting. Its even worse when the a/c is running. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times to be told its the type of transmission it is (cvt). I know this is not the case when a person on a bicycle can take off at a red light faster then my car I know there id a problem. I know they recalled the transmission on years prior up to 2012 Lancers but the 2013 has the same transmission.
About a month ago service check engine light has been coming on and throws code p1875(damper speed sensor) . I've been told by Mitsubishi there is no fix for this other than purchasing a new $15,000 sst transmission from them. The car is not even worth that much by now. How is it that Mitsubishi does not have a fix for this issue?.
Acd pump fail pump failure due to known design flaw. Manufacturer fails to replace or rectify the design even with multiple cases of pump failure.