Headlights Problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer owners have reported 15 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the Lancer.

1 Headlights problem of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 05/10/2020

Headlight not working.

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2 Headlights problem of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 04/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the cup from the ball joints, the front end, tie rod, unknown wiring harness and the driver's side headlight failed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown Mitsubishi dealer however, was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the warranty. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired out of pocket. Additionally, the instrument panel was also replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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3 Headlights problem of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 01/05/2019

The air conditioning and heater controls knobs on dashboard. Do not turn. Can't. Adjust temperature electrical cercuit in the emissions system has low voltage that causes the engine. Light to cpme on and turn off at random. The front headlights are very week in lumins. When driving on the highway and city streets , the car accelerates on its own without. Me pushing. On the foot pedel. . The sunroof moter came unattended on it own.

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4 Headlights problem of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 11/21/2018

The ecu is bad and the headlights will turn off while driving there is many complaints on the internet about this but they refuse to acknowledge its an issue and want near 1000 $ to fix the issue. We have had the light turn off while driving several time causing my wife to panic and causing alarm that could have resulted in an accident.

5 Headlights problem of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 11/15/2018

Low beam, daylights and high beam headlights will randomly turn off while driving. This is a recall for etacs ecu on 2009 Lancers manufactured between Jan 12, 2009 and July 6, 2010. My car was manufactured on Nov, 2008. Reference r/2015/157. Right now is unsafe driving this vehicle during nights. I notice on the internet that there's a lot of complains for the same model and year but where not included in the recall because where fabricated in 2008 having the same spare parts (etacs ecu) used in the recall vehicles.

6 Headlights problem of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 07/13/2018

Mar 29,2012 manufacturer recall numbersr-12-002 NHTSA recall number12e012 recall statusrecall incomplete summary the headlamps used for production vehicles allow for horizontal adjustment during the vehicle assembly process, but the adjustment is sealed after the headlamps are installed so that no further adjustments can be made. These headlamps were mistakenly shipped to dealers as a service part without first disabling the adjustment feature. Safety risk without the horizontal adjustment mechanism disabled, the headlight can be adjusted to either reduce the driver’s visibility or blind oncoming traffic. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash and can occur without prior warning. Remedy the dealership will inspect your vehicle to determine if the horizontal adjustment mechanism on your headlamps has been disabled. If necessary, the dealer will repair your headlamps by sealing and disabling the horizontal adjustment mechanism, free of charge so basicly I would like to know where I can get this fixed and get a free pair of headlight for driving my car for so long without being notified. The only reason I found out was because I was trying to put in a new radio in my car and the recall notice came up.

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7 Headlights problem of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

Low beam headlights will randomly turn off while driving. This is a recall on 2009 Lancers manufactured between Jan 12, 2009 and July 6, 2010. My car was manufactured on March 18, 2008. I feel this recall needs to be revised as my car has the same issue as what others have reported that were part of the recall. This seems more than just a coincidence.

8 Headlights problem of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 07/15/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the headlights failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecu needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v232000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

9 Headlights problem of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 07/09/2016

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving approximately 40 mph at night, the headlights illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred whenever the headlights were engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the headlight electronic control unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v232000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

10 Headlights problem of the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 01/03/2016

The headlights on the 15 Lancer are ridiculously dim! I purchased my 15 Lancer in October 15 and hit two deer within two months of having it! I had never hit anything since I started driving, over 8 years now, and all of a sudden when I get the Lancer, I hit not one, but two deer! something isn't right! I can barely see at night and now I hate driving at night when I used to love it! something has got to be done about this!.

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11 Headlights problem of the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 11/28/2015

Headlights will not turn off even when the vehicle has been turned off. Cooling and heating system will not turn off even when the vehicle has been turned off. The heater will not heat vehicle.

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12 Headlights problem of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 01/21/2013

Letter from senator toomey on behalf of constituent re 2011 Mitsubishi (attn: robert simpson). According to the invoices, the vehicle would not start, and the headlights would not turn off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on four occasions.

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13 Headlights problem of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 06/12/2010

The headlight wires get shorter?. . . And the lights burn out all the time due to faulty wiring. . . Why won't Mitsubishi fix this for people???????? they're very wrong to not help people with this safety issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The transmission syncro gears are also worthless. The only real good thing on the entire car is the engine and transmission!! visors discintigrated also after a few years. . .

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14 Headlights problem of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 01/26/2009

Headlights keep failing. Was pulled over after having just replaced a bulb and notified the bulb was out again. Blamed the shop that replaced the bulb, and had them put in another. Then when driving a long distance drive, as I began to get dark, another motorist flashed me to notify me that I did not have headlights on, even though they were in the on position. Both low beams had gone out and would only work on high beams. I was lucky that the motorist notified me, and that the lights did not blow after dark while I was driving. This is a huge safety concern. Took to shop, diagnostic was run and 1st thought was the ecu for headlights, ordered part, installed and 30 seconds after running lights, blew the new ecu part. Currently only 1 headlight works, and only on high beams. Sometimes it does not work even on high beams. If unplugged & plugged back in, only then will it work, but only on high beams. There is some sort of electrical malfunction, but mechanics have been unable to determine the problem. Taking back again Monday 4/27 for another attempt to find the problem. In the meantime, I continue to have to drive an unsafe vehicle, when circumstances require me to drive after dark. All mitzubishi dealers & service in my town have gone out of business and the closest dealer is 2 hours away. I cannot afford to 1. Take the time to drive it down. 2. Get a rental car while they try to figure out the problem. I have purchased numerous bulbs prior to knowing there was an electrical issue, and have spent hundreds of dollars on diagnostics & attempted repairs. None of the other electrical components of the car have failed. Only the headlights.

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15 Headlights problem of the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer

Failure Date: 02/15/2004

The low beams on the vehicle do not light far enough at night making the ability to see the road difficult. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.


Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Headlights problems
15
Exterior Lighting problems
14
Tail Light Switch problems
3
Headlight Switch problems
1
Tail Light problems
1

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