Frame Rust Problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Rear frame rails rust close to points where the rear subframe is bolted on. Insufficient sealant/coating causes rust damage that can lead to structural weakness.

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Subframe has rusted and corroded to the point that the dealer has suggested I tow the vehicle home, stating I am a pothole away from a major safety issue and it structurally falling apart. This is a issue that is under recall for up to 07 Lancers that needs to be extended to include mine and others since it is a issue they clearly failed to address in later models. Vehicle has 92,000 miles on it. I have other pictures that show the extent of the rust.

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Rear subframe where the rear differential and suspension bolts onto is rusted, just like the front subframe . Many owners 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution owners are having this same issue. Mitsubishi recently issued a recall on the front subframe due to rust. The rear subframe is also a concern and is worst than the front.

Severe rear frame rail unibody rust. Specifically where the rear aluminum subframe mounts to the body. My vehicle, along with thousands other, have shared similar rust and rot from the exact same locations on 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer evolutions. Absolutely no frame protection for the steel body. There is already a recall on the front subframe for rust that can allow the front lower control arm to fall out. The same could happen to the rear of these vehicles where the entire rear end/drivetrain and suspension could fail and fall out, potentially causing a severe safety issue. Any part of the us where high humidity/rainfall or where road salts/solutions are used accelerate the corrosion process. Being a unibody vehicle this is a serious problem and design flaw. It happens over time and doesn't discriminate to conditions. Happens on both driver and passenger sides of the rear frame legs where the subframe mounts.

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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.

Found excessive rust causing structural damage to rear uni body frame side members. Appears to have rusted from the inside out, similar to their current front sub frame rust recall. At this time no accidents/ damage caused but likely will result in uni body weakening and possible suspension/ structural failure.

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The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and pulled to the left. The vehicle also experienced severe oversteering when turning. It was discovered that the front lower control arm was faulty due to corrosion and rusting of the subframe. The dealer repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) in which an anti-corrosion agent was applied, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Rear frame rail rust. The car stated to accumulate rust on the frame rails of the car that connects the rear subframe and rear toe arm. Failure of these areas could lead to a crash. The manufacturer did a poor job corrosion proofing this area on this model year. The car had a 7 year/ 100,000 rust warranty in which I am sure this problem developed within that coverage but was hard to notice until rust started forming on the outside frame which is hard to see without jacking up the car.

Car had manual transmission problems roughly at 30k, transmission problems again, needed to be replaced, not covered under warranty. Car is rusting on frame, on exterior, carpet inside is paper thin, road salt had eaten through it - already have visible rust on wheel well. This car is pathetic, wouldn't give this make to my worse enemy. I will be making another phone call to Mitsubishi motors. Definitely a lemon in every sense of the word.