Mitsubishi Lancer owners have reported 150 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's defogger (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (34 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The temperature control knob was very hard to turn on the ac/heater module and eventually broke off. A failure of the temperature selection could result in inability to defrost the windshield properly, resulting in unsafe driving environment. Read details...
I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer and the temperature control knob in the vehicle has been difficult to turn since I bought the car. The knob broke off two weeks ago. I contacted my dealer who stated that I can not just change the knob I have to change the whole unit which will cost me around $ 600. Read details...
The Mitsubishi dealer told me they couldn't fix one of the recalls because it was an "after market part" Read details...
The knobs to control the heating and defogging is broken. It has been unusually cold in georgia this winter and the defoggers only emit cold air. I have to drive the car early in the morning around 6:10am and I warm the car before my 7yr. Gets in. Read details...
My 2002 Lancers temperature control knob broke this morning while I was trying to engage the heat portion of the temprature gage to defrost my windshield. I did a little research on how to fix the problem on the internet and discovered that this a common issue with the Lancer. Read details...