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 (18 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

I bought this vehicle and few weeks later I noticed at a red light. When it turned green I hit the gas. My car took a few seconds, reved and then shot out into the lane. Since then it has had issues over 20 miles and when I stop its a few seconds for the car to accelerate and move which is scary   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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