Mitsubishi Lancer owners have reported 48 electronic stability control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common electronic stability control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electronic stability control (48 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
Was not aware of this new recall in July 2020 a detached front control arm may make you lose control of the car . My 17 year old daughter lost control of her car because the right side tire started to shake and the steering wheel locked up and she was unable to control car and wrecked on 6/26/2020 her air bags on passenger side came out when she went off the road in a ditch. She was driving in clear conditions at 55 mph and the right front side started to shake. She was given a ticket for failure to maintain control of her car. And has a court date with reckless driving. I can give you the va court id for the details of this.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and overheat at various speeds while driving without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where she purchased the vehicle where they gave her a $200. 00 reimbursement for repairs to the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed a new catalytic converter; the vehicle was repaired. Soon after the repairs were made, more failure began to occur on the vehicle and the vehicle would shake and jerk without warning. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed an entire new engine. Upon investigation, the contact discovered three recalls on the vehicle NHTSA campaign number:18v069000(engine and engine cooling), NHTSA campaign number:14v562000(engine and engine cooling) and NHTSA campaign number:12e012000(exterior lighting). The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to have the recalls repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the recalls or of the failures. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000. Jo.
My abs and asc lights have been on for a while. Took it to a mechanic and was told it wasnt a problem, just a faulty electrical system. One day, I was coming off an exit ramp trying to brake so I could turn but my brakes wouldnt engage so I slam on my brake and they locked up and my car slid and crashed into a median. Tired to steer away but it wouldnt turn.
All Mitsubishi Lancer evolution x from years 2008 through the cars final gear in 2015 suffer from a design flaw to the s-awc system. The active yaw control / active center differential system relies on a pump in order to operate . The location is unprotected from the elements and thousands of them have failed to date. . Mine failed which rendered my car to no longer drive in a predictable or safe manner. The all wheel drive and stability control system was compromised and traction control no longer functions as expected. Instead of this becoming a recall Mitsubishi extended a warranty to replace this exact component rather than admitting fault for an obvious design flaw. They refused to warranty mine as this exception was only made after my warranty had already expired even though my pump failed before I hit 100k miles. The acd / ayc pump is critical component to the safety and stability of the Lancer evolution 10 . Extending the warranty to only cover a small portion of failures is unacceptable and dishonest. The design is unsafe and the repair and replacement of this and other affected components is extremely costly. This should be a recall. All pumps will eventually fail as the seals eventually fail and corrosion of the pump or electric motor . This effects all evolution 10s regardless of climate. . Read more...
Takata recall- abs light is on per recall it has to do with air bag inflator in other Mitsubishi cars. Also the stalls and shuts down and over heats. This has been noticed. This is the time it happened.
I had some warning lights come on for the asc and abs systems being disabled. I took it to the dealer and they said the abs pump was faulty and needed to be replaced for over $3000. I looked online and found several other people with the same issue of the brushes in the abs pump sticking. That same abs pump is used in some BMW and Jeep models with numerous people reporting the same issue. The asc and abs systems seem like critical safety systems that should be covered for repairs due to the failure of a defective component. I would appreciate someone looking into this obvious safety issue. Thank you.
My active central differential pump failed. About 4 months ago all of the fluid was gone so I refilled it. Last week it was empty again so I filled it and the fluid just dumped out on my driveway. The car only has 82000 miles on it.
I bought my 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer in Nov. 2014 at long lewis Ford in florence, al, where I received all regular maintenance and service performances for it. On sept. 15, 2017, I was driving down the road in my 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer and experienced complete engine failure (while in motion), creating a safety hazard. Once the system failed, I could no longer accelerate and could only "coast" to try and find a safe spot to brake. When I opened the hood, the main relay had caught fire, was black, burnt up, and melted on the inside. I couldn't get my car to go in neutral or any systems to work to get it completely off the road, creating another safety hazard, and had to have it towed. A sales tech met me with a new relay that I purchased. The new relay did not get my car moving again because when the relay (that was in my car when I bought it) caught fire, it caused damage to the computer/ecm. When giving the part numbers from my relay and ecm/computer for replacements, the parts specialists and I realized that the part numbers for the computer/ecm matched only a 2015 computer/ecm, and there was not a matching part number for the relay as that exact one was unobtainable, and a different one that was compatible had to be purchased. I have recently learned that there is a recall for the 2015-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer relays because there is a defect in the relay which causes complete engine failure. I would appreciate an investigation being performed to see if the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancers should be included under this recall as I have experienced the same relay issue, safety hazard and concerns, and also due to the fact that my 2014 Lancer has a 2015 system in it. I need to make certain whether the relay that was put in my 2014 Lancer when built, and when replaced, was/is not defective. Please advise if I need to direct this safety concern to another appropriate administrator.
My Lancer 2010 has only 30,400 original miles, the passenger air bag light is on, the anti lock brake light is on, stability control disabled by the anti lock light on, sometimes the light goes off and turns on when turning sharp right, and sometimes the light comes on with the vehicle not moving. Took the car to a dealer, they said the anti lock brake pump is defective and said it costs $1,800 to replace and said the air bag problem is no longer under warranty in puerto rico all Lancer owners that I know have front wheel sensors issues also. The dealer took care of 3 recalls, 1. Eng belts and tensioner, 2. Etacs ecu, 3. Interior blower motor and I never received any recall notices. I have read a lot about these defects and many say that the passenger seat belt and air bag will turn the anti lock brake light on if there is a defect present. And many say that Mitsubishi refuses to admit there is a problem with all these issues.
Ayc/acl pump failure. Error code c161e. Seems to be a large number of these issues from other owners.
Vehicle was in cold weather, ayc system light turned on. I checked the forums and found that this is a common issue that indicates the pump is bad. This is a very common problem.
Airbag horn doesn't work I changed the clock spring but still doesn't work, suspension is terrible I fell like I am going to crash. The heater also doesn't work and the control knob is not working.
The ayc pump failed by displaying a blinking tarmac light. It constantly flashes while driving. The ayc pump correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential. This is a big hazard. The ayc pump should be relocated to the trunk compartment so it is not exposed to weather conditions like snow and rain. This will protect the ayc pump from failing. The warranty will not cover this failed pump at all.
When starting my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution gsr, I received a warning message on the cluster display showing a yellow-orange symbol that shows 4 wheels connected by axles and the middle-shaft, where the front two wheels are facing at an angle to the side. The error code read as c161e: dtc c161e: electric pump relay circuit system (stuck). This has become a very common issue with the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution. So common that when you search for the code c161e, you can find countless forum discussions on multiple websites commenting on the frequency of this issue. . Read more...
The issue first presented itself as a flashing all wheel control indicator light at approximately 35,000 miles while on the highway. It was initially an intermittent issue that occurred only occasionally. I arrived home from my trip and was at the dealership at 36,200 miles. Their scanner indicated a c161e code which indicates an acd pump actuator lock. The dealership stated this can happen under aggressive driving conditions and was normal. However, after informing them the issue occurred while cruising on the highway and also when stopped at a light they informed me to return if the issue persisted. I returned a week later after I confirmed the issue occurred every time I drove the vehicle, but they were unable to read codes because their diagnostic tool had broken. At 37,000 miles the vehicle displayed a message indicating I needed to service the all wheel drive system. The nearby dealership's scanner was still broken. At 37,900 miles I arrived at a different dealership and they found the codes c161e and c161f which indicates an acd pump failure. During the time since the issue first began I also noticed the traction control didn't appear to function. In wet conditions when I lost traction I did not see the dash indicator for traction loss / traction control nor did I feel the system kick in to compensate. I believe this presents a potential safety issue. This appears to be a common and well documented issue, especially in areas of varying climate. The root cause in my scenario is most likely volatile local weather where winters involve heavily salted roads and temperatures that range from warm to below freezing in the same day. This can lead to premature pump failure due to a known issue with a pump seal and rust.
2012 evo x gsr - from jba Mitsubishi (glen burnie, MD). At 31,651 miles - I was in a fast-food drive thru line ordering breakfast. That is, 0mph. All of a sudden, I hear a chime and see my instrument panel flash. My driving-mode/status light (which shows tarmac/snow/gravel) had turned off. Another light illuminated, saying '4wd service required'. My evo is 100% bone stock, no mods/tune. I call around and do some research. I check my fluids, tires (all 4, brand new, properly balanced), etc. A little while later, I discover that it is my ayc pump. This is a known issue with evo's and needs to be recalled. Luckily, mine went out just before warranty. Otherwise, it'd cost between $2500-$3k to fix on my own dime. I live in MD - we get snow every single year. Apparently, the salt and weather changes can cause corrosion and damage to the pump. Mitsubishi offers a replacement (with 1yr, 12k mile warranty). But I've seen folks in canada who burn thru 3-4 pumps a year. Meaning just because of this 1 part, an evo is a terrible car to have in cold-weather states. Mitsubishi needs to recall this part - or offer to repair free whenever the pump goes out. Even with proper preventative maintenance - I do not want to pay $2500+ every time the pump goes out.
Monday morning I warmed up my car for 5 minutes. Started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, awd service required popped up on my display. I stopped the car and brought it back home. Looked up what the issue could be and found out that the acd pump has failed. This is a well known problem from Mitsubishi for these cars and they have not issued a recall or real fix. Without the acd pump functioning, there is a possibility that the car can lose traction in certain situations or damage the entire drivetrain system. Mitsubishi claims that its not part of the drivetrain so there is no warranty and it's also a "luxury" system. Controlling wheel traction is not a luxury its a safety feature.
The ayc pump failed as noted by a trouble code. The ayc pump directly correlates with the steering and stability control for the rear differential.
I have been the only owner of this car and am learning much now that my warranty has expired. I took my car to be diagnosed at fitzgerald Mitsubishi in annapolis MD, and was told that it was an 800 or 3100 dollar fix, depending on which job needed to be done. The big fix is the ayc/adc hydraulic unit that pressurizes the clutches in the differential. What causes the failure is corrosion. This unit is placed behind the rh rear tire and has very little protection from the elements. This unit needs to be relocated or better shielding needs to be attached. Reading the evolutionm. Net forums, I have found that this corrosion is very popular and the repairs are extremely pricey.
On-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. This warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. Car was previously serviced under a technical service bulletin (TSB) to delay activation of the acd pump for this exact reason 2 years prior to failure. Mitsubishi has yet to correct this manufacturing defect and is currently refusing to honor warranty service of failed pumps under their 5-year / 36,000-mile powertrain warranty, stating that the pump is not required for the vehicle to operate safely and properly. In contrast, a working acd pump directly effects the vehicle's handling, traction & steering - and all 3 driving parameters immediately behave differently when the pump shuts down in self-protection mode or has failed completely. This vehicle has a driver-selected setting for tarmac (pavement), gravel/rain & snow conditions - these settings are completely disabled when the acd pump has failed, or is failing (on-dash warning with pump in self-protection mode). This issue effects several models (lancer, Lancer evolution, ralliart, etc. ) from model year 2008 to 2014, and hundreds of instances of this issue have been documented in online forums (and probably several-fold that amount that haven't been discussed online). Please look into this issue immediately, thank you.
Went to dealer for transmission check and after a mile awc light came on they said it had nothing to do with computer update they did. Mind you my tranny was going bad and dealer did not want nothing to do with it even under warranty.
Acd (active center differential) pump has failed and without this pump providing pressure to the all wheel drive system, the vehicle gets stuck on driveways at a stop where the tire and wheel packages are on different elevated surfaces. The reason the pump has failed is due to placement of the pump on the vehicle. Mitsubishi has designed the vehicle to have the pump to be located directly behind the rear passenger wheel. Due to this, while driving on severe weather roads (particularly snow salted roads), the dirt, water and salt gets kicked up to the position of the pump which corrodes the fittings and the pump itself. This then causes the pump to fail over time. It could have been easily remedied by relocating the pump or anti-corrosion protection and better sealing. Being located in southern California, I would have thought that this would have never happened to me, but even driving only twice through snow roads in the past 3 years has corroded the pump to failure. Mitsubishi has denied that this is part of the power train warranty, which means it will be a $2000+ dollar fix.
It was a cold winter day, I started driving my evo to a nearby grocery store. Enroute, the awd system would throw a warning and a dashboard light lit up. I was concerned, stopped the vehicle and found no leaks or no weird noises. The vehicle was unable to shift into snow/tarmac/gravel mode. Fortunately I was not stranded on the road side. Upon further investigation I came to know that the acd pump failed and hence it threw an awd error. Its costing about 2200 dollars to fix this issue.
Active yaw control (ayc) and active center differential (acd) pump failed. Not covered under power train warranty pump was corroded and could no longer produce enough pressure. Pump in located directly behind passenger rear wheel exposed to water, salt, and other road debris.
This is report of a known failure by Mitsubishi motor corp. At 50,800 miles on 12/17/2013 my cars super-active center differential (s-acd) started blinking at me. It would not allow changing of the settings anymore for tarmac/gravel/snow. Immediately there after, the driver information panel popped up with a yellow "awd service required" indicator. I brought my car to nashua, nh Mitsubishi/Hyundai for diagnosis on 12/19/2013. There they applied TSB-sc11-002. This unfortunately did not resolve the issue. I was then informed that the car required a replacement acd pump and was quoted $1,995 for the repair, which confused me due to the fact that my car was still under manufacturers power train warranty, and a pump, that controls the awd system of a car, seems to be power train related, at least in my eyes. The north east regional representative was contacted on my behalf by the dealership to request coverage of this item, which was ultimately denied. This is a severe safety issue, as the car no long handles properly in conditions it was designed for. I am no longer able to select the car for snow, living in the north east, driving a car marketed in the north east, this is a huge problem. To further the issue, this problem is well known by Mitsubishi, it has been documented well, tracing all the way back to cars manufactured in 2006. 90% of all pump failures could be completely eliminated by adding a seal to stop corrosion inside the pump which leads to the untimely failures. If no recall is issued for this failure, at the very least, Mitsubishi motors should be forced to cover this under power train warranty for 5yrs/60k miles. Instead of limiting it to 3yrs/36k bumper to bumper. . Read more...
I started my car and the awc service light came on. I came to a controlled stop, and restarted the car per the instructions in the vehicle manual. Upon restart, the same service light came on. After the dealer ran a diagnostic, it was found that the high pressure pump for the active stability control system had failed. I was told that this part was not part of the drive train and would not be covered under warranty. The day the pump failed it was very cold and there was packed snow on the roadways. If I was driving at higher speeds and this pump had failed, I believe the automobile would not have behaved as expected with the awc stability active.
As many evolution owners who live in the midwest can also attest, my example now joins the club of models with defective asc/ayc pump failure. The pump fails when outside temperatures run close to freezing, on top of the unit corroding, and evolution owners are being forced to shell out $1800 minimum to Mitsubishi for the pump alone, not including labor. I believe this has only occurred to my Mitsubishi after six years because I've been very good about keeping the underbody clean, and it's nearly always parked in a heated garage. Without the proper functioning of this integral drivetrain equipment, we aren't able to control power delivery front to back and the vehicle computer goes into a type of limp mode where no control of the delivery of power to the wheels is possible. Of course the brakes work and the throttle works, but whereas the vehicle used to be selectable for snow or gravel modes, greatly improving traction and the ability to limit slippage of the rear wheels, we instead stare at a digital readout instructing us to service the unit that's corroded and the pump has overheated and also failed as a result. . Read more...
Was driving vehicle and warning light "service required" and a symbol indicating the all-wheel drive suspension appeared. Had code read and my vehicle suffered a acd pump failure. It is a crucial feature to the sophisticated awd stability control system that makes an evo "special". This is a part of the drive train that is not covered in the drive train warranty. They all fail and they are expensive and they become corroded due to location, design, and lack of proper protection from the elements and road splatter. This should be a recalled item from the manufacturer. This is not caused by anything other than poor design allowing for a corrosion problem that leads to pump failure.
Loss of electronic stability control. Ayc/acd pump failure due to poor engineering. Car has no stability control and driver is more likely to lose control in severe weather conditions.
The s-awc (super all-wheel control) light came on and was taken to the dealership that same day. Mitsubishi flashed the ecu and the problem was fixed. I recently noticed the light blinking while the vehicle is being operated. I contacted my local dealership and they informed the part is not covered by drive train warranty and my vehicle is not covered because it older than 3 years. The vehicle was purchased new in January 2010; this makes it 3 years 10 months old at time of incident with less than 36k on the odometer.
"all wheel drive system service required" message cam on. I took the vehicle to cortese Mitsubishi in rochester NY where I was told that a software update was needed which was not covered under warrant. Upgrade was performed and I was informed to return if other messages were displayed as the awc pump might be faulty which would be fixed under warranty. At 40300m the tarmac display started flashing and traction control setting could not be chaged from the awc switch. Returned the car to cortese Mitsubishi where I was told that the awc pump needed to be replaced at a cost of $2100. And that it was not covered under warranty as initially informed by the service representative because Mitsubishi considers this to be a "luxury" feature.
On-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. This warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. Car was previously serviced under a technical service bulletin (TSB) to delay activation of the acd pump for this exact reason 2 years prior to failure. Mitsubishi has yet to correct this manufacturing defect and is currently refusing to honor warranty service of failed pumps under their 5-year / 36,000-mile powertrain warranty, stating that the pump is not required for the vehicle to operate safely and properly. In contrast, a working acd pump directly effects the vehicle's handling, traction & steering - and all 3 driving parameters immediately behave differently when the pump shuts down in self-protection mode or has failed completely. This vehicle has a driver-selected setting for tarmac (pavement), gravel/rain & snow conditions - these settings are completely disabled when the acd pump has failed, or is failing (on-dash warning with pump in self-protection mode). This issue effects several models (lancer, Lancer evolution, ralliart, etc. ) from model year 2008 to 2014, and hundreds of instances of this issue have been documented in online forums (and probably several-fold that amount that haven't been discussed online). Please look into this issue immediately, thank you.
Turning into a parking lot and I received a "service awd system" message. Caused by the acd/ayc pump being faulty which is apparently a known problem with these cars as corrosion happens to the exposed pump. Options include a $2000-3000 replacement of the pump or rebuild one and hope it doesn't happen (which might since it is exposed) again. Really hope Mitsubishi recalls this item since it is a common problem with all evolutions.
The s-awc or super all wheel control system on the Mitsubishi Lancer evolution helps the all wheel drive to actually work. I had a service message pop up on my car with the s-awc system being indicated. After reviewing the car's manual and the internet to help diagnose the issue of why it was causing it, I'm told there is an ever-increasing number of vehicles with this s-awc pump failure either in super cold conditions or very hot conditions. This has the potential to be very dangerous if the pump ends up going out when someone is making a turn or is relying on the all-wheel drive to actually work in adverse conditions. The only notable change is a difference in steering feel and the service message popping up after several minutes of driving, though due to safety reasons, I am trying not to push the car too hard until the problem is addressed.
The car is displaying an s-awc service light, it has yet to be diagnosed by the dealership but I have brought it in previously for the same issue. Looking online there is a whole mass of forums stating that at 40,000+ miles the ayc pump breaks. This seems rather suspect given so many individuals are experiencing the same problem within the same time span. Mitsubishi has been reportedly turning down warranty coverage for this under their power-train warranty, while I am unsure if they will do the same for me, the issue is seemingly prevalent enough that they should know about it.
I was traveling at approximately 45-50 mph when my awd service required light came on. Steering /traction on the car was immediately different and not as easy as normal.
Because of the location (rear wheel well) and design of Mitsubishi's active center differential pump, they are prone to failure. Several factors aid in the galvanized corrosion of the pump's internal plate, some of which include temperature fluctuation and weather. Vehicles that are in service throughout the snow belt states in the us and well into canada seem to be the most affected. My vehicle was just outside of the vehicle warranty range for time but very well inside the range for mileage.
On Wednesday morning 4/24/2013 after night shift I went outside to start my car 5-10 minutes early just like any other time prior to driving. I put my car in gear to pull away and a service signal went off stating "maintnence required" with a depiction of a transaxel and the front suspension in "motion". I then put the car in neutral and applied the emergency break to inspect. The awc function would not work, "tarmac" to "gravel" to "snow". The next day I brought my vehicle to d'ambrosio Mitsubishi for their technicians to look at it and repair it. They did the usual maintnence oil change, fluid check, tire rotation etc like I have done ever 2500 miles. The technicians discovered the s-awc pump had seized up and that the pump needed to be replaced; he stated it would cost $2500. 00 to replace, I asked what I had done to cause such a catastrophic event; the service manager advised me that it was a flaw caused by Mitsubishi and there was nothing I had done or did not do to cause this. I then left and have no idea what I'm going to do now that I have a front wheel drive car that is meant to be a full time all wheel drive car, now its sitting under a tarp and I take the bus or get a ride.
On Monday 2013 April 22 I lou stackeni (owner of vehicle) was getting off my shift at approximately 0700 hours from bethel twp pd; where I work as a patrolman. The temperature was fairly mild 60-65f, I started my 2008 Mitsubishi evolution 10 to let it warm up like I always have for approximately ten minutes. I put my evo in gear and on the center l. E. D. Screen I received the c161 messege which indicates s-awc failure or super all wheel control. This effects everything with the cars' suspension stability, yaw control, and the "Smart breaking" feature. For an un-experianced driver this could be catastrophic. Knowing the importance of this I was forced to bring the car to springfield Mitsubishi in springfield, PA. 1(484)574-8434. Now I'm stuck with a $2132. 00 bill and the car is still in the lot because I don't have the $2132. 00 to "shell" out. . Read more...
Saturday morning I warmed up my car for 5 minutes. Started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, awd service required popped up on my display. I stopped the car and brought it back home. Looked up what the issue could be and found out that the acd pump has failed. This is a well known problem from Mitsubishi for these cars and they have not issued a recall or real fix. Without the acd pump functioning, there is a possibility that the car can lose traction in certain situations or damage the entire drivetrain system. Mitsubishi claims that its not part of the drivetrain so there is no warranty and it's also a "luxury" system. Controlling wheel traction is not a luxury its a safety feature.
Bought my vehicle as a certified pre-owned vehicle with 37,213 miles on it. At 43,000 miles, vehicle began having malfunctions with the all wheel control system and electronic stability control hydraulic pump. This should be an item covered under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty, however, Mitsubishi states that it is not covered, even though it is part of the power-train, and required to work for vehicle stability and safety. Mitsubishi has continued to refuse to warranty the pump. This is not an isolated issue, and there have been dozens, maybe hundreds of other cars with the exact same malfunction, many of these were turned away by Mitsubishi even while they were under the power-train warranty.
During cold weather (approximately 40 degrees or less) during the evening, my super all-wheel-control servicing light was triggered during a low speed turn. This indicates a faulty or failing awc/ayc pump, a mechanical component which provides ayc fluid to the front and rear differential of the vehicle, aiding in stability control. When the pump is inoperable, decreased (or no) pressure/fluid is sent to the differentials of the vehicle, which can cause serious drivetrain damage and failure-- thus the ayc pump is recognized by Mitsubishi as a critical component of the drive train. However, it is not covered under Mitsubishi's 5 year/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty, which I feel is disingenuous. This is a a serious safety concern as a faulty or failed pump effectively disables the awd component of the vehicle and makes the drive train more likely tosuffer catastrophic damage during use, which can result in crashes and injury. Mitsubishi is aware of this issue and that these pumps are poorly-designed for providing the ayc fluid to the differentials during cold weather; the fluid becomes extremely viscous at low temperatures and the pump is either unable to continue to flow the fluid to necessary components or the pump completely fails in the attempt, requiring expensive replacement at the owner's expense.
Drove out of my driveway and within 5 seconds abs malfunction light came on as well as stability control. After further investigation I found that the drivers side rear abs sensor was faulty due to the sensor not being sealed correctly by the manufacturer which led to corrosion and the sensor failing. Mitsubishi would not warranty this item even though its known to be faulty, Mitsubishi even has a new part number for the sensor. This should obviously be a safety recall.
Electronic stability control / s-awc (tarmac/gravel/snow) inoperable. Terrain selection can be performed at 0mph however when the car is placed in motion: forward / reverse, the instrument panel indicates there is service required in the awd traction control system. This is apparently a common problem, from the multitude of complaints for this specific issue posted here.
Acd (active center differential) pump failure at 43000 miles. Was repaired under warranty but failed again 2 months ago (less than 60000 miles) January 2014. So the new pump installed did not last for more than 15000 miles. This is a common and known issue for all Mitsubishi models equipped with that acd stability control.
Started my car 1n 30 degree weather and let it idle for a couple minutes pulled out on my street where I live and my acd/ayc quit working I had a picture of all for wheels on my info center with the front wheel on an angle . Took it to the dealer and they said my all wheel drive pump was bad and that since my car is an evo it was not covered. I paid to have it fixed and got my car back and my timing chain broke dealer said it was not covered also since it was an evo 3500. 00 in 1 month.
Estaba en la autopista y me prendió la luz del abs y el automóvil se sentía aguantado cuando me tocó frenar el automóvil DE momento no frenó bien. Después procedí a llamar al servicio DE remolque DE la Mitsubishi y buscaron el carro a mi casa. El 01/14/2010 el dealer le encontró falla en sensor y se lo reemplazaron. (mn116244 sensor, rr abs,rh). Pero en el 2011 volvió prendió la luz del abs se le hizo el cambio DE las pastilla DE freno y se limpiaron todos los sensor y la luz se apagó. Ahora en el 10/14/2013 volvió a encender la luz del abs pero cuando corres para atrás se apaga y cuando conduce hacia el frente se queda prendida. Mi opinión ES que estos sensores se dañan demasiado DE rápido "constantemente, salieron defectuoso" el mileage del carro ahora mismo ES 33616. Gracias por su tiempo.
Mitsubishi motors of America has a awd ecu software update for vehicles specifically driven in cold conditions. Dealerships and Mitsubishi corporate have denied my claim to obtain this software because my car was sold in California and they have said it is not eligible. I take my vehicle every year up in the sierra nevada mountain range where temperature conditions are similar to any of the northern states within the service bulletin. . Read more...