Suspension Problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer owners have reported 91 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (51 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension control arm (20 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Suspension problems of Mitsubishi Lancer

The Suspension problem

I was driving down the road and spun out of control because my rack and pinion steering inner and outer tie rod snapped in half, because of rust from salt water and corrosion on the metal, resulting in my loss of control and front passenger wheel turned 90 degrees inward and nearly ripped the   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Front lower control arms -tearing bushings, torn boots both outer tie rod ends - torn boots timing cover separate   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Noticed suspension noise when going over speed bumps or potholes. Sounds coming from the driver side lower control arm.   Read details...

The Automatic Stability Control (asc) problem

I believe the outer tie rods on 2008-2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (all models) are defective. I had the pass side fail at 20k miles. , which was replaced by dealer. It took over a year of diagnosis, increased noises, and eventual unsafe handling before the second one- drivers side was diagnosed and   Read details...

The Ball Joint problem

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.   Read details...




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