Power Train Related Problems of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Power Train problem

It’s throwing a p084a code and it feels like the transmission is about to let loose. I bought the car with 30,000 on it in 2016 and it has a hair over 136,000 and ever since I’ve had it it’s always had this transmission lag jerk in it. Very scuttle but you can feel it.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The light stating to service my transmission came on. The maintenance mileage was within stated parameters. Service was completed, transmission fluid changed. Drove away and the light turned on. My transmission failed in April of 2019.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

As I was driving it it seems to hesitate on accelerating after a few stops the transmission light would come on for a little bit then go off. Same with the check engine light. As I was driving it to work on the highway. .   Read details...


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