Exterior Lighting Problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer owners have reported 37 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mitsubishi Lancer


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

The Exterior Lighting problem

Need to correct manufacture recalls. Car has 262000 miles. Actual owner in my family. Want to correct issues before accident happens. I have very poor vision when driving because of car head lights being foggy.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Headlight not working   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The right, rear tail lights work off and on. Have checked the fuses, bulbs and wiring. Cannot pass safety due to this problem although the brake light and turn signal work fine. Did not notice this until a few weeks ago.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

We have issues with the low beam headlights malfunctioning. They would cut off while going down the road. Would stay on when car and lights were turned off and we would have to take the relay out to get them turned off. They would flash on and off while the car was on or off.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact attempted to replace the tail light assembly according to the owner's manual. He noticed that the manual provided incomplete and inaccurate information on how to replace the tail light assembly.   Read details...




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