Equipment Problems of Mitsubishi Lancer - part 1

I've had the vehicle for 7 years and after inspection performed by the dealer, there is so much subframe rot that my car will not pass the next inspection due in April. I've contacted Mitsubishi and they said there is nothing they can do as there isn't any recall. This model of Mitsubishi has had recalls on many different previous years, such as 2005, 2010 and many online reports of 2014 with the same problem.

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I was working on my 2015 Mitsubishi this weekend when I noticed how bad the rear subframe is rusted away. It actually has a crack along it from rusting. I do know there was a recall on the from crossmember for the same exact reason. If that were to break it could be fatal on a highway. I am currently trying to figure out what to do now since it is very unsafe.

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While driving the car we began hearing a rattling noise. We took it to the dealer to get it checked. They informed us that the control member was beginning to rust out causing the control arms to become loose. This is the exact problem related to a recall in other states for this car.

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2016 se 2. 4l awc. Purchased car in February 2022 at 66k miles. In December of 2022 at 78k miles, car lost majority power while traveling at 40 mph, threw 'tranmission servie required' warning light. Drove 3 blocks home, parked for 2 hours. Turned car on and drove normally without lights. Previous event happened x3 before changing transmission fluid in February 2023. From February to may, roughly 500 miles, no codes occured. However, occasional hesitation when accelerating from a stop. Then, in may 2023, while traveling 80 mph, rpms shot to 6000, car began to lose power. Pulled to shoulder, turned car off and on, and was able to travel home without issue, another 15 miles.

Sunroof assembly detached cables broke while driving . The sunroof could have case an accident with the right vibration and wind intake while stuck open and couldn't shut. We took ot to Mitsubishi dealer in augusta maine the next morning since the incident happened at 840pm on Thursday 3/17/22 in woolwich we were hopping for servicing to see if it could be reattached and cables fixes jad the dealer disable the moonroof and closed the sunroof. We have an 08 Lancer that had the recall and fixed the year prior now our 2013 actually has it happen and currently had no recall . The dealer as of Friday approximately at 340 told us the whole assembly has to be replaced. Way to expensive for use to replace at the moment we were quoted $1740.

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Our 2016 Lancer has suddenly started hesitating/ taking seconds to shift from park to reverse/drive. Also while driving vehicle its rpms fluctuate causing a shudder and surge in power or acceleration. This is a very alarming problem as it puts mine and my kids safety as it hesitates to shift and while driving it loses power and then powers up by itself. We have taken to a transmission shop (high tech transmission) and now a dealer (mission Mitsubishi) and both have replicated problem and pulled code but dealer will not honor recall or repair it. There was a safety recall for 2016 Lancers with a cvt8 (sr-16-006) that produces a code p084a as well which and that if both were present a replacement transmission should be approved. All information was pulled from Mitsubishi website, and I called them and spoke to carla did not give a last name and she advised me that our Lancer doesn’t have a recall and I said well is it possible you’ll missed some vehicles that have the same problem from the recalls you’ll have already put out? and she got snappy and said to contact safer car. Gov; so here I am, presenting facts to you'll that my 2016 Lancer may and hopefully is part of a recall which in result to not being identified or checked out caused more damage as stated it would on the manufacturers website. And needs to be fixed due to not being identified in recall so preventive measures could have been taken. Please our vehicle is experiencing the problem as a recall Mitsubishi put out but failed to identify our Lancer and now is experiencing hesitation in cvt trans, and shudder/surge in transmission.

The ayc/acd pump failure.

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I got recall about lower control arms for my Mitsubishi 2009 Lancer. It said that it applies to all cars if exposed for long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents. It says in the recall that a detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. My car was exposed to snow melt and anti-freezing agents for two years in south korea, one tear in missouri, and seven years in new york. Oahu dealership refused to help and said that this recall applies to the cars currently located in japan only. I called NJ dealership where we bought the car and they said that we should bring the car in immediately and they will help with this safety recall. Currently I live on oahu, hawaii and I don't understand why they refuse to fix the car and ignore this safety recall. Why one dealership said that they will take care of the car and aware of safety recall while other in hawaii where I currently live, refusing to fix it. Please help.

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Has active recall I want the sunroof replace not just inspected I want it fixed to avoid future problem of flying offer leaking.

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Vehicle failed inspection due to rust on cross members whihc is a recall item sr-20-003 for Lancers. Currently my wehicle is not listed as a part of this but should be. Same problem as recall same years. . . .

Master cylinder clutch is faulty causing the problems in shifting out of park. An article online stated there was a recall from 2008-2013 regarding this issue. Why is my VIN not included in the recall. . Read more...

When you go to you press on the gas it starts to stall out. This started 24 hours after I drive off from used car lot. And upon further review, it did have a recall and they said they fixed it. However it's doing exactly what the recall states. Its dangerous and I have been close to getting hit because the car stalls out.

I get the p0845 code transmission fluid pressure senor / switch 'b' circuit.

After they change the airbags from the warning lights is on and dealers can't figure out what the problem?.

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This is regarding multiple recalls for my vehicle. I purchased the vehicle in st. Thomas virgin islands from budget rent a car in 2013. There has been 3 recalls for my vehicle since then I was not notified, only through research I found out. I've called the budget dealer, essentialy told me its my problem, called Mitsubishi, they have no contact number but gave me a url for the global website, which has no contact info. I'm at a loss and have no options left. I personally do not know if all these recalls pertain to my vehcile, but numerous mechanics told me that there is a problem with the engine around the belt area. I hope this reaches someone that can assist.

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Ayc pump failure.

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This is not the first Mitsubishi that has done this. My ex's 2000 Mitsubishi eclipse also had this same problem. The speedometer does not register. I need to know how fast I am going.

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In 2015 my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer did not pass CA state smog. My local mechanic did the necessary tests as directed by the local state referee, they said the problem was the 02 sensor. Ended up being directed by referee to Mitsubishi of el cajon and paid $125. 00 for them to test it. They said they could not find the problem. Then was told to make appt with the referee on yet another day for them to test it and ended up receiving a 2yr pass because the car still would not complete run test. Report states: failed due to vehicle obd system has not set the readiness monitor(s). I did nit have tje money to fix the issue in 2015 so had to keep it parked until Nov 2016 from which point the above was done. Now its 2yrs later it's still not passing. Referee has once again referred me to mits motors, noting that recently all other types of mits models with same issue had already been repaired and that they will not issue another pass to me even tho my car wasn't on a recall list that because so many of mits models had this same issue, they should be required to repair this problem free of charge. Mits states that today, on this day of oct. 8th 2018 that I must still pay another $125. 00 for inspection. If and only they find that this same issue from actually 3yrs ago is on a tbs list, that only then will they cover parts and service. I live on a very tight budget and had to drive clear from oceanside to have it looked at again. I feel like im getting the run around and being completely swindled. I cannot afford to keep dealing with this same issue with I keep my car totally maintained on a regular bases and all oil changes every 3 months. This problem was on the the TSB list for many of Mitsubishi's other models and they were directed by the state to fix the issues free of charge. But im still required to continue jumping thru hoops and paying out of pocket. Why? car runs fine!.

The temperature control knob broke off. Vehicle was stationary. The arm inside can be turned with a needle nose pliers, but only towards the cold/ac side. It stops when turned towards the heat side and will not go- feels as though it could break if it was forced. This is extremely concerning as it is about to be winter in minnesota and with no heat, there is no defroster for windshield or rear window. I am very worried. Upon further investigation online with other owners of the 2003 Lancer, I found out there are many other people with the same issue and I am lead to believe it is a problem with Mitsubishi's design that should have been recalled. If I do not have a defroster I am in danger and I am very worried. It is also a safety issue in this state to not have heat. Temperatures drop below -10f degrees every year and often as low as -30f. I am calling on the good people of the NHTSA for help. Winter is coming and I need my defroster. Please help me.

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2010 Lancer recall number sr-18-003. While driving from texas to California after getting out of the service the sunroof blew out and ripped away at from the car while driving 75 mph and it was in a closed and locked position. Called Mitsubishi and they said it was not covered under the recall, even though it is same model and year as those affected and had the same exact issue that was stated in the recall, down to the increased humidity and temperature being the probable culprit for the failure. Had that sunroof hit and killed someone, they would be found liable I'm sure after they tried to explain that to the court that it was not one of the defective parts. They should be forced to cover this failure. I mean really. . . . What are the chances that the exact same year and model will have this bizarre failure and it not be part of the same "identified" problem by the manufacturer. I will do everything I can to deter anyone from any and all of their products, to include social media boycotting and telling people to beware and stay away from them. I will call the ftc and my states attorney generals office next.

Purchased 2011 Lancer in 2011. In March 2013 Mitsubishi issued a tech service bulletin and revised it in June of 2013. The engine service light comes on and must be taken to dealer for service. Mitsubishi does a simple software upgrade to the ecm and resets. The problem is that is Mitsubishi is simply letting these vehicles get to this failure point and vehicles can go into limp mode (meaning drive no faster than 45mph) rather than proactively avoiding the problem. Further, they are knowingly allowing vehicles to get past the warranty period without repair thus forcing customers to pay to have this known issue resolved. To add to the problem is Mitsubishi will not allow non-Mitsubishi service centers, mechanics or repair shops to update the ecm and I am forced to take it to an authorized Mitsubishi dealer for fixing. Because these vehicles have had other safety recalls and warranty repair work, they should have simply taken 15 minutes to upgraded the ecm software and reset at the time to avoid this from happening rather than letting the warranty expire and charging me to fix a known issue.

Hello I recently purchase a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer gts from a used car dealer. Upon getting home the odometer reads 158,054miles on car fax, how ever in the car it reads 142,000 miles, I believe it was tampered with please help.

3rd time my serpentine belt slips off while driving lose power to everything, power steering battery,everything stops working.

I was driving down the freeway at 65 mph, when I heard a very loud sound, like a gunshot, and my sunroof shattered. There was no rock or impact to my car, it just spontaneously exploded with glass raining everywhere. When I took it to the dealership, they told me it was clear that there was no rock impact to the sunroof because of the way that the remaining glass was bowed outward. However, when they submitted the documentation to Mitsubishi corporate, after 8 hours of review, they declined to cover it under warranty, stating that it must have been due to a rock impact or other collision and not because of a glass or manufacturer defect.

Acd pump heavily corroded from normal use. The location and material are guaranteed to cause corrosion. There are even aftermarket relocation kits available. This problem needs to be recognized.

Control arm became detached from cross member due to extreme corrosion. Vehicle was in motion when this happened. There were recalls from earlier models due to the same exact thing happening.

Cvt transmission; vehicle has 45k miles, no recall was recorded for my VIN but I clearly experience the stated symptoms of the communication loss between the transmission. When accelerating from a stop there is a brief "hesitation " failure to move. When highway driving, attempting to accelerate to pass there is also "hesitation ". My last concern unmentioned by the manufacturer is the constant over-heating of the cvt transmission. In many forums around the world it's a constant issue, the consumer is forced to repair with aftermarket add on transmission coolers, fluid changes, etc. Most highways around my home require 70mph speed limits, I travel 50 miles for work each day, the over-heating has cost me time and money and local dealerships refuse to consider the work warranty. It's a factory defect in design and should be corrected via manufacturer responsibility.

The car axles from the front wheels fell off that the brakes stopped working and I couldn't stop the car. For 2014 car and 184295 miles it was very strange. It happen in the street l just was coming out of the highway. Police report (17-34721) insurance claim (171234952) recall (1-263434426).

Sunroof exploded for unknown reason. Vehicle was in motion on the highway. Traffic was light. No vehicle in front of me.

The lower control arm became detached resulting in the inability to deive the car! I contacted the dealerships and they have basically been incorporated to helping fix the recall!!!! I do notbdrive the car because I loose control of it.

Takata recall. On front driver side the control arm/subframe is rusted/rusting out really bad. There is a whole the size of a fist where the control arm attaches to the frame.

After car had been running for several minutes, the temperature control knob on the dashboard was stuck and was unable to turn from cold to warm. When turning the knob, the knob broke exposing electrical paneling. The air temperature was no longer adjustable and was would only blow cold air with the outside being below-freezing temperatures. This happened while car was stationary in driveway, but if happened while moving could have created an unsafe distraction leading to a dangerous incident.

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Aye/ hydralic pump was never changed out was told when I went to do a manufacturing recal that it worked fine when it didnt and after wards hit past the 100,000 miles and was automatically unable to get the replacement.

Accident 8/10/2016, the driver's side seat belt broke which allowed me to get tossed around my car and it flipped 8 times. None of the side airbags deployed.

I have 2 notice in my home for inspect my vehicle,I try to connect with any telephone ,that I have in my notice,I waiting more than one hour and no body pick up the phone! what can I do I living in zip code 60707 elmwood park IL,how I can connect to any dealer for schedule any appointment. . . . ? help please (haredin didani).