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18V220000 Apr 5, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V...

17V569000 Sep 14, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger...

16V458000 Jun 23, 2016 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles o...

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Mar 2, 2019 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. HAD ORIGINAL AIRBAG REPLACED 2 YRS AGO. RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MITSUBISHI STATING I NEEDED TO HAVE IT DONE AGAIN. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR MITSUBISHI WHEN I LEARNED THEY NO LONGER HAVE A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP LOCALLY. I WAS ADVISED AT THAT TIME THAT THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP , IN E...

Mar 2, 2019 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. HAD ORIGINAL AIRBAG REPLACED 2 YRS AGO. RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MITSUBISHI STATING I NEEDED TO HAVE IT DONE AGAIN. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR MITSUBISHI WHEN I LEARNED THEY NO LONGER HAVE A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP LOCALLY. I WAS ADVISED AT THAT TIME THAT THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP , IN E...

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS TOO VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO DRIVE THE LONG DISTANCE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED; THEREFORE, ACCEPTING ALL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSEQUENCES. *JS

Aug 20, 2018 Air Bags

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS TOO VISUALLY IMPAIRED TO DRIVE THE LONG DISTANCE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED; THEREFORE, ACCEPTING ALL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONSEQUENCES. *JS

Jul 27, 2018 Suspension 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO ONE SIDE AND THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED...

Jul 27, 2018 Suspension 148,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO ONE SIDE AND THE TIRES WERE WORN DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED...

Jul 23, 2018 Suspension 154,398 mi

I WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ON MY OWN BUT NOW I AM ONLY GOING TO BE ABLE TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER CONTROL ARM BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM IS CORRODED AND THE BOLT DOES NOT COME OUT. I WAS GOING TO BUY THE CROSSMEMBER MYSELF BUT THAN A FAMILY MEMBER SHOWED ME A LINK ...

Jul 23, 2018 Suspension 154,398 mi

I WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS ON MY OWN BUT NOW I AM ONLY GOING TO BE ABLE TO REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER CONTROL ARM BECAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM IS CORRODED AND THE BOLT DOES NOT COME OUT. I WAS GOING TO BUY THE CROSSMEMBER MYSELF BUT THAN A FAMILY MEMBER SHOWED ME A LINK ...

Jul 19, 2018 Air Bags

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PROVIDE A CONVENIENT OPTION TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED.*JS

Jul 19, 2018 Air Bags

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT PROVIDE A CONVENIENT OPTION TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED.*JS

Jul 11, 2018 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER, CUTTER MITSUBISHI (HTTPS://WWW.CUTTERMITSUBISHI.COM) HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE RECALL. I HAVE TELEPHONED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES, LEAVING DETAILED MESSAGES, INCLUDING BOTH THE AIR BAG RECALL AND NOT INCLUDING THE AIR BAG RECALL. THEY HAVE NEVER RESPONDED TO O...

Jul 11, 2018 Air Bags 85,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER, CUTTER MITSUBISHI (HTTPS://WWW.CUTTERMITSUBISHI.COM) HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE RECALL. I HAVE TELEPHONED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES, LEAVING DETAILED MESSAGES, INCLUDING BOTH THE AIR BAG RECALL AND NOT INCLUDING THE AIR BAG RECALL. THEY HAVE NEVER RESPONDED TO O...

May 3, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V569000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MITSUBISHI DEALER WAS OVER 100 MILES AWAY AND A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MA...

May 3, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V569000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MITSUBISHI DEALER WAS OVER 100 MILES AWAY AND A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT COULD NOT BE SCHEDULED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MA...

May 2, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG TWO MITSUBISHI (6222 AUTO PARK DR., MESA, AZ 85206, (480) 218-2000) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WOUL...

May 2, 2018 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SRS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIG TWO MITSUBISHI (6222 AUTO PARK DR., MESA, AZ 85206, (480) 218-2000) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WOUL...

Nov 1, 2017 Air Bags 45,000 mi

RECALL ON TAKATA INFLATORS. THERE IS NO MITSUBISHI DEALER IN ROCHESTER, MN. I AM 95 YEARS OLD AND CANNOT DRIVE OUT OF ROCHESTER, MN. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET THE INFLATOR REPLACED?

Nov 1, 2017 Air Bags 45,000 mi

RECALL ON TAKATA INFLATORS. THERE IS NO MITSUBISHI DEALER IN ROCHESTER, MN. I AM 95 YEARS OLD AND CANNOT DRIVE OUT OF ROCHESTER, MN. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET THE INFLATOR REPLACED?

Sep 12, 2017 Suspension Crash

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER WAGON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CORROSION OF LOWER CONTROL ARM SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A TRUCK AT A HIGH SPEED. UPDATED 09/12/2017*JS UPDATED 10/19/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Sep 12, 2017 Suspension Crash

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER WAGON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CORROSION OF LOWER CONTROL ARM SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A TRUCK AT A HIGH SPEED. UPDATED 09/12/2017*JS UPDATED 10/19/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Feb 22, 2017 Air Bags 169,942 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MA...

Feb 22, 2017 Air Bags 169,942 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MA...

Feb 2, 2017 Power Train 55,000 mi

A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2005 FOR A POTENTIAL ISSUE IN THE POWER TRAIN. THE RECALL STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE REPAIR WAS TO FIRST TRY REPROGRAMMING THE POWER TRAIN. IF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AFTERWARDS, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS ...

Feb 2, 2017 Power Train 55,000 mi

A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2005 FOR A POTENTIAL ISSUE IN THE POWER TRAIN. THE RECALL STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, THE REPAIR WAS TO FIRST TRY REPROGRAMMING THE POWER TRAIN. IF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED AFTERWARDS, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR WAS ...

Nov 29, 2016 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY STOPPED ON A TRAIN TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME, STEERING CONTROL ARM, AND TIE ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Nov 29, 2016 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY STOPPED ON A TRAIN TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME, STEERING CONTROL ARM, AND TIE ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Nov 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 182,000 mi

FRONT INTERNAL BOLT ON K FRAME FOR THE FRONT A ARM BOLT BROKE FREE KNOW WAY TO FIX THIS WITH OUT CUTTING A HOLE INTO THE K FRAME . DID THIS GOING DOWN THE ROAD .

Nov 29, 2016 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY STOPPED ON A TRAIN TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME, STEERING CONTROL ARM, AND TIE ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Nov 29, 2016 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY STOPPED ON A TRAIN TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME, STEERING CONTROL ARM, AND TIE ROD FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Nov 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 182,000 mi

FRONT INTERNAL BOLT ON K FRAME FOR THE FRONT A ARM BOLT BROKE FREE KNOW WAY TO FIX THIS WITH OUT CUTTING A HOLE INTO THE K FRAME . DID THIS GOING DOWN THE ROAD .

Sep 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V321000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR WITH A DEALER IN A REASONABLE LOCATION. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEALER WAS MORE THAN 150 MILES AWAY. THE CONTACT W...

Sep 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V321000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR WITH A DEALER IN A REASONABLE LOCATION. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE DEALER WAS MORE THAN 150 MILES AWAY. THE CONTACT W...

Sep 13, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED ON JUNE 23, 2016 REGARDING CORROSION AFFECTING THE CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND MADE NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGN...

Sep 13, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED ON JUNE 23, 2016 REGARDING CORROSION AFFECTING THE CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND MADE NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGN...

Sep 13, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED ON JUNE 23, 2016 REGARDING CORROSION AFFECTING THE CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND MADE NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGN...

Sep 13, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V458000 (SUSPENSION) WAS RECEIVED ON JUNE 23, 2016 REGARDING CORROSION AFFECTING THE CONTROL ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND MADE NOISE. THE DEALER DIAGN...

Sep 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE 2 NOTICE IN MY HOME FOR INSPECT MY VEHICLE,I TRY TO CONNECT WITH ANY TELEPHONE ,THAT I HAVE IN MY NOTICE,I WAITING MORE THAN ONE HOUR AND NO BODY PICK UP THE PHONE! WHAT CAN I DO I LIVING IN ZIP CODE [XXX] ,HOW I CAN CONNECT TO ANY DEALER FOR SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENT....? HELP PLEASE [XXX] ...

Sep 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE 2 NOTICE IN MY HOME FOR INSPECT MY VEHICLE,I TRY TO CONNECT WITH ANY TELEPHONE ,THAT I HAVE IN MY NOTICE,I WAITING MORE THAN ONE HOUR AND NO BODY PICK UP THE PHONE! WHAT CAN I DO I LIVING IN ZIP CODE [XXX] ,HOW I CAN CONNECT TO ANY DEALER FOR SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENT....? HELP PLEASE [XXX] ...

Aug 22, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBUSHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V321000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Aug 22, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBUSHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V321000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V321000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECO...

Sep 14, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V321000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECO...

Aug 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other

ON THE PANEL THAT CONTROLS TEMPERATURE MY KNOBS ARE EITHER BROKEN OR STICKING. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND ONLY THE HEAT WORKED. NOW A YEAR LATER THE HEAT/COLD KNOB IS BROKEN OFF. THE KNOB THAT CONTROLS THE VENTS STICKS AND I HAVE TO HOLD IT WHILE TRYING TO DEFROST MY FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS. I WENT ON...

Aug 4, 2015 Unknown Or Other

ON THE PANEL THAT CONTROLS TEMPERATURE MY KNOBS ARE EITHER BROKEN OR STICKING. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND ONLY THE HEAT WORKED. NOW A YEAR LATER THE HEAT/COLD KNOB IS BROKEN OFF. THE KNOB THAT CONTROLS THE VENTS STICKS AND I HAVE TO HOLD IT WHILE TRYING TO DEFROST MY FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS. I WENT ON...

Jun 23, 2015 Air Bags

I AM AN OWNER OF TWO MITSUBISHI CARS; ONE BOUGHT NEW AT A MITS. DEALER IN TUCSON, AZ 11 YEARS AGO AND THE OTHER BOUGHT JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AT A USED CAR LOT IN TUCSON, AZ. YESTERDAY, I RECEIVED AN 'IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL' NOTICE FOR BOTH CARS VIA MAIL. IT'S RECOMMENDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE...

Jun 23, 2015 Air Bags

I AM AN OWNER OF TWO MITSUBISHI CARS; ONE BOUGHT NEW AT A MITS. DEALER IN TUCSON, AZ 11 YEARS AGO AND THE OTHER BOUGHT JUST A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AT A USED CAR LOT IN TUCSON, AZ. YESTERDAY, I RECEIVED AN 'IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL' NOTICE FOR BOTH CARS VIA MAIL. IT'S RECOMMENDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE...

Apr 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THIS CAR KEEPS IDLING HIGH WHEN IT EITHER GETS WARM OUT OR IF I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO THINK THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER CANNOT EVEN DRIVE MY CAR B...

Apr 22, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THIS CAR KEEPS IDLING HIGH WHEN IT EITHER GETS WARM OUT OR IF I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO THINK THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER CANNOT EVEN DRIVE MY CAR B...

Feb 25, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V752000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR...

Feb 25, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V752000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILUR...

Feb 17, 2015 Visibility 20,000 mi

THIS IS WITH REFERENCE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL, THE KNOB TO TURN SYSTEM TEMPERATURE FROM COLD TO HEAT, WITH TIME THE KNOB GOT STIFF AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN FROM COLD TO HEAT, FOR YEARS I HAVE HAD TO PLAY WITH IT EVERY TIME I NEEDED TO USE IT TO SWITCH TO THE TEMPERATURE I DESIRED ACCORDING...

Feb 17, 2015 Visibility 20,000 mi

THIS IS WITH REFERENCE TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL, THE KNOB TO TURN SYSTEM TEMPERATURE FROM COLD TO HEAT, WITH TIME THE KNOB GOT STIFF AND IT WAS VERY HARD TO TURN FROM COLD TO HEAT, FOR YEARS I HAVE HAD TO PLAY WITH IT EVERY TIME I NEEDED TO USE IT TO SWITCH TO THE TEMPERATURE I DESIRED ACCORDING...

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER TO PAY FOR SHIPPING THE VEHICLE AND GETTING IT REPAIRED DUE TO AIR BAG RECALL. *TA THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM MITSUBISHI. UPDATED 03/11/15

Jan 6, 2015 Air Bags

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE MANUFACTURER TO PAY FOR SHIPPING THE VEHICLE AND GETTING IT REPAIRED DUE TO AIR BAG RECALL. *TA THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM MITSUBISHI. UPDATED 03/11/15

Dec 23, 2014 Air Bags

DEAR ADMINISTRATOR: THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT....I AM FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION FROM LETTER. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A LETTER NOTIFYING ME OF A SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATER HOUSING FOR 2004-2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER VEHICLES. I CURRENTLY STILL OWN A 2004 LANCER MITSUBISHI AND I A...

Dec 23, 2014 Air Bags

DEAR ADMINISTRATOR: THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT....I AM FOLLOWING INSTRUCTION FROM LETTER. I RECENTLY RECEIVED A LETTER NOTIFYING ME OF A SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATER HOUSING FOR 2004-2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER VEHICLES. I CURRENTLY STILL OWN A 2004 LANCER MITSUBISHI AND I A...

Oct 28, 2014 Visibility 145,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM GOT STIFF TO TURN FROM COLD TO HEAT AND EVENTUALLY THE KNOB/STEM OF CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL BROKE. NOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DEFROST WINDOWS WHICH RESULTS UNSAFE DRIVING. I HAVE HAPPENED TO KNOW FROM INTERNET THAT THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO MANY MITSUBISHI LANCER 2002-2...

Oct 28, 2014 Visibility 145,000 mi

CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL/SYSTEM GOT STIFF TO TURN FROM COLD TO HEAT AND EVENTUALLY THE KNOB/STEM OF CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL BROKE. NOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DEFROST WINDOWS WHICH RESULTS UNSAFE DRIVING. I HAVE HAPPENED TO KNOW FROM INTERNET THAT THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED TO MANY MITSUBISHI LANCER 2002-2...

Oct 3, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S COOLING FAN STAYED ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP AND CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ...

Oct 3, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S COOLING FAN STAYED ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP AND CONTINUED TO RUN AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE BATTERY WAS COMPLETELY DRAINED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ...

Sep 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

HEAT/AC SWITCH STUCK.CAN NOT GET HEAT OR DEFROST IN COLD AND/OR ICY CONDITIONS, MAKING FOR VERY UNSAFE DRIVING.A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED TO MITSUBISHI DEALERS. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT HELP DEFRAY THE REPAIR COST CLAIMING VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY.THE SAFETY ISSUE WAS IGNORED. I IMAGINE THOUSAND...

Sep 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 70,000 mi

HEAT/AC SWITCH STUCK.CAN NOT GET HEAT OR DEFROST IN COLD AND/OR ICY CONDITIONS, MAKING FOR VERY UNSAFE DRIVING.A TSB HAS BEEN ISSUED TO MITSUBISHI DEALERS. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT HELP DEFRAY THE REPAIR COST CLAIMING VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY.THE SAFETY ISSUE WAS IGNORED. I IMAGINE THOUSAND...

Dec 4, 2013 Visibility

THE A/C KNOB IN THE CAR BROKE OFF TOWARD THE END OF THE SUMMER 2013. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DIFFICULT TO SWITCH FROM AIR CONDITIONER TO HEAT. FOR A WHILE PLIERS DID THE TRICK. WHEN I GOT A QUOTE FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE THE KNOB I WAS QUOTED $1800. NOW IT IS WINTER. IT IS FREEZING. I HAVE NO HEAT. ...

Dec 4, 2013 Visibility

THE A/C KNOB IN THE CAR BROKE OFF TOWARD THE END OF THE SUMMER 2013. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DIFFICULT TO SWITCH FROM AIR CONDITIONER TO HEAT. FOR A WHILE PLIERS DID THE TRICK. WHEN I GOT A QUOTE FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE THE KNOB I WAS QUOTED $1800. NOW IT IS WINTER. IT IS FREEZING. I HAVE NO HEAT. ...

Mar 15, 2013 Visibility 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEVERS FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROLS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEFROST HIS WINDOWS WHEN NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE HEATER CLIMATE CONTROL LEVERS FAILED AND N...

Mar 15, 2013 Visibility 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEVERS FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROLS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEFROST HIS WINDOWS WHEN NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE HEATER CLIMATE CONTROL LEVERS FAILED AND N...

Jan 23, 2013 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

THE KNOB TO ADJUST MY HEATING AND COOLING BROKE OFF. NOW I AM STUCK WITH FREEZING COLD AIR BLOWING ALL YEAR ROUND. THIS EFFECTS MY VISIBILITY AT TIMES BECAUSE I CAN NOT USE DEFROSTER. I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE UNIT WOULD BE $300+ LABOR. SEEING AS THOUGH THEY HAVE TO TAKE THE WHOLE DASH APART TO ...

Jan 23, 2013 Visibility 90,000 mi

THE KNOB TO ADJUST MY HEATING AND COOLING BROKE OFF. NOW I AM STUCK WITH FREEZING COLD AIR BLOWING ALL YEAR ROUND. THIS EFFECTS MY VISIBILITY AT TIMES BECAUSE I CAN NOT USE DEFROSTER. I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE UNIT WOULD BE $300+ LABOR. SEEING AS THOUGH THEY HAVE TO TAKE THE WHOLE DASH APART TO ...

Jan 23, 2013 Visibility/wiper 90,000 mi

THE KNOB TO ADJUST MY HEATING AND COOLING BROKE OFF. NOW I AM STUCK WITH FREEZING COLD AIR BLOWING ALL YEAR ROUND. THIS EFFECTS MY VISIBILITY AT TIMES BECAUSE I CAN NOT USE DEFROSTER. I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE UNIT WOULD BE $300+ LABOR. SEEING AS THOUGH THEY HAVE TO TAKE THE WHOLE DASH APART TO ...

Jan 23, 2013 Visibility 90,000 mi

THE KNOB TO ADJUST MY HEATING AND COOLING BROKE OFF. NOW I AM STUCK WITH FREEZING COLD AIR BLOWING ALL YEAR ROUND. THIS EFFECTS MY VISIBILITY AT TIMES BECAUSE I CAN NOT USE DEFROSTER. I WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE UNIT WOULD BE $300+ LABOR. SEEING AS THOUGH THEY HAVE TO TAKE THE WHOLE DASH APART TO ...

Sep 11, 2012 Visibility 129,000 mi

THE AIR AND HEAT FLOW KNOB BROKE OFF AS I TURNED IT FROM COLD TO HEAT THIS MORNING. NOW I CANT HEAT UP THE CAR IT IS STUCK ON COLD. DUE TO THIS THE DEFROST WILL NOT WORK EITHER. I HAVE NO HEAT IN MY CAR AS OF THIS MORNING DUE TO THE KNOB BREAKING OFF AS I TURNED IT. PART OF THE WHITE PLASTIC PIEC...

Sep 11, 2012 Visibility 129,000 mi

THE AIR AND HEAT FLOW KNOB BROKE OFF AS I TURNED IT FROM COLD TO HEAT THIS MORNING. NOW I CANT HEAT UP THE CAR IT IS STUCK ON COLD. DUE TO THIS THE DEFROST WILL NOT WORK EITHER. I HAVE NO HEAT IN MY CAR AS OF THIS MORNING DUE TO THE KNOB BREAKING OFF AS I TURNED IT. PART OF THE WHITE PLASTIC PIEC...

Jul 7, 2012 Electrical System Fire 113,650 mi

JUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY. PARKED AWAY FROM THE PUMPS. DEMANDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE ATTENDANT. RETURNED TO THE CAR AS FLAMES JUST STARTED TO ERUPT FROM THE CONSOLE ...

Jul 7, 2012 Power Train Fire 113,650 mi

JUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY. PARKED AWAY FROM THE PUMPS. DEMANDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE ATTENDANT. RETURNED TO THE CAR AS FLAMES JUST STARTED TO ERUPT FROM THE CONSOLE ...

Jul 7, 2012 Structure Fire 113,650 mi

JUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY. PARKED AWAY FROM THE PUMPS. DEMANDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE ATTENDANT. RETURNED TO THE CAR AS FLAMES JUST STARTED TO ERUPT FROM THE CONSOLE ...

Jul 7, 2012 Electrical System Fire 113,650 mi

JUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY. PARKED AWAY FROM THE PUMPS. DEMANDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE ATTENDANT. RETURNED TO THE CAR AS FLAMES JUST STARTED TO ERUPT FROM THE CONSOLE ...

Jul 7, 2012 Power Train Fire 113,650 mi

JUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY. PARKED AWAY FROM THE PUMPS. DEMANDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE ATTENDANT. RETURNED TO THE CAR AS FLAMES JUST STARTED TO ERUPT FROM THE CONSOLE ...

Jul 7, 2012 Structure Fire 113,650 mi

JUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY. PARKED AWAY FROM THE PUMPS. DEMANDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FROM THE ATTENDANT. RETURNED TO THE CAR AS FLAMES JUST STARTED TO ERUPT FROM THE CONSOLE ...

May 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. MOMENTS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEGAN TO LOSE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE....

May 2, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. MOMENTS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEGAN TO LOSE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE....

Jan 11, 2012 Visibility

THE AC/HEATER CONTROLS ON THE DASH, THE KNOB WAS VERY HARD TO TURN TO CHANGE THE AIR FROM HOT TO COLD. THE KNOB HAS NOW BROKEN OFF. I AM FINDING THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX. WE TOOK THE CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND THEY WILL ADJUST THE LEVER AS THE SEASONS CHANGE. *TR

Jan 11, 2012 Visibility

THE AC/HEATER CONTROLS ON THE DASH, THE KNOB WAS VERY HARD TO TURN TO CHANGE THE AIR FROM HOT TO COLD. THE KNOB HAS NOW BROKEN OFF. I AM FINDING THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX. WE TOOK THE CAR TO SERVICE CENTER AND THEY WILL ADJUST THE LEVER AS THE SEASONS CHANGE. *TR

Jan 6, 2012 Visibility

YES WE HAVE A 2004 MITSIBISHI LANCER. THE HEATER KNOB WILL NOT TURN AND IT EVENTUALLY BROKE TRYING TO TURN. JUST LOOKING OVER THE INTERNET THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS AND FROM WHAT I CAN TELL THIS IS A CONTINUALLY PROBLEM. HERE IS 20 DEGREES ...

Jan 6, 2012 Visibility

YES WE HAVE A 2004 MITSIBISHI LANCER. THE HEATER KNOB WILL NOT TURN AND IT EVENTUALLY BROKE TRYING TO TURN. JUST LOOKING OVER THE INTERNET THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS AND FROM WHAT I CAN TELL THIS IS A CONTINUALLY PROBLEM. HERE IS 20 DEGREES ...

Aug 3, 2011 Power Train 75,000 mi

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM DEGRADATION AND FAILURE. MANUAL SHIFTING BECAME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO THE POINT OF DISCOVERING A LEAKING SLAVE CYLINDER. UPON REPLACEMENT, SYMPTOMS REMAINED. COMMENTS FROM OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES NOTE THAT BOTH SLAVE CYLINDER AND MASTER CYLINDER FAILURES ARE OFTEN CON...

Aug 3, 2011 Power Train 75,000 mi

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM DEGRADATION AND FAILURE. MANUAL SHIFTING BECAME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO THE POINT OF DISCOVERING A LEAKING SLAVE CYLINDER. UPON REPLACEMENT, SYMPTOMS REMAINED. COMMENTS FROM OWNERS OF SIMILAR VEHICLES NOTE THAT BOTH SLAVE CYLINDER AND MASTER CYLINDER FAILURES ARE OFTEN CON...

May 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting Crash 50,000 mi

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 ...

May 15, 2011 Power Train Crash 50,000 mi

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 ...

May 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting Crash 50,000 mi

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 ...

May 15, 2011 Power Train Crash 50,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 15, 2010 Visibility 100,000 mi

THE TEMPERATURE SELECTION KNOB GETS STUCK IN THE 'COLD' POSITION. THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE AIR BOX INSIDE OF THE DASH WHERE THE AIR BLENDER DOOR IS STUCK. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS WHEN HEAT IS NEEDED TO DEFROST THE FRONT WINDOW TO SEE. IT IS ALWAYS LIKE THIS AND HAS BEEN FOR 2 YEARS. *TR

Nov 15, 2010 Visibility 100,000 mi

THE TEMPERATURE SELECTION KNOB GETS STUCK IN THE 'COLD' POSITION. THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE AIR BOX INSIDE OF THE DASH WHERE THE AIR BLENDER DOOR IS STUCK. IT MAKES IT DANGEROUS WHEN HEAT IS NEEDED TO DEFROST THE FRONT WINDOW TO SEE. IT IS ALWAYS LIKE THIS AND HAS BEEN FOR 2 YEARS. *TR

Oct 25, 2010 Visibility

HEATER AND A/C CONTROL KNOW IS TOO STIFF TO TURN REQUIRING ME TO ADJUST IT MANUALLY UNDER THE DASH, WHICH IS DANGEROUS OR IMPOSSIBLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Oct 25, 2010 Visibility

HEATER AND A/C CONTROL KNOW IS TOO STIFF TO TURN REQUIRING ME TO ADJUST IT MANUALLY UNDER THE DASH, WHICH IS DANGEROUS OR IMPOSSIBLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Oct 8, 2010 Visibility

I TURNED THE KNOB TO HEAT. IT WAS PRETTY STIFF BUT IT WOULD MOVE TO COLD TEMPERATURE FINE. I TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE KNOB AND PART OF THE SHAFT BROKE OFF. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK IN THE COLD. GOOD THING I WORKED ABOUT 10 MINUTES AWAY. TODAY I WAS SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST...

Oct 8, 2010 Equipment

I TURNED THE KNOB TO HEAT. IT WAS PRETTY STIFF BUT IT WOULD MOVE TO COLD TEMPERATURE FINE. I TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE KNOB AND PART OF THE SHAFT BROKE OFF. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK IN THE COLD. GOOD THING I WORKED ABOUT 10 MINUTES AWAY. TODAY I WAS SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST...

Oct 8, 2010 Visibility

I TURNED THE KNOB TO HEAT. IT WAS PRETTY STIFF BUT IT WOULD MOVE TO COLD TEMPERATURE FINE. I TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE KNOB AND PART OF THE SHAFT BROKE OFF. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK IN THE COLD. GOOD THING I WORKED ABOUT 10 MINUTES AWAY. TODAY I WAS SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST...

Oct 8, 2010 Equipment

I TURNED THE KNOB TO HEAT. IT WAS PRETTY STIFF BUT IT WOULD MOVE TO COLD TEMPERATURE FINE. I TRIED IT AGAIN AND THE KNOB AND PART OF THE SHAFT BROKE OFF. I HAD TO DRIVE TO WORK IN THE COLD. GOOD THING I WORKED ABOUT 10 MINUTES AWAY. TODAY I WAS SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST...

Sep 24, 2010 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND BROKE OFF. THIS MADE FOR A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WOULDN'T DEFROST. I'M ALSO NOW UNABLE TO USE THE HEAT. *TR

Sep 24, 2010 Visibility 60,000 mi

THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN, AND BROKE OFF. THIS MADE FOR A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WOULDN'T DEFROST. I'M ALSO NOW UNABLE TO USE THE HEAT. *TR

Mar 23, 2010 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

THE HVAC(KNOBS ON THE DASH FOR AC UNIT) TEMPERATURE KNOB HAS BROKEN OFF. IN THE PREVIOUS MONTHS IT BECAME INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN FROM HOT TO COLD. CHECKING ONLINE I LOCATED A TEMPORARY FIX INVOLVING REACHING UNDER THE DASH NEAR THE GAS PEDAL AND PULL/PUSHING THE FLAP THAT CONTROL WARM...

Mar 23, 2010 Unknown Or Other 65,000 mi

THE HVAC(KNOBS ON THE DASH FOR AC UNIT) TEMPERATURE KNOB HAS BROKEN OFF. IN THE PREVIOUS MONTHS IT BECAME INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT TO TURN FROM HOT TO COLD. CHECKING ONLINE I LOCATED A TEMPORARY FIX INVOLVING REACHING UNDER THE DASH NEAR THE GAS PEDAL AND PULL/PUSHING THE FLAP THAT CONTROL WARM...

Mar 19, 2010 Equipment 60,000 mi

HEATER CONTROL KNOB WAS HARD TO TURN SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE AND EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF. NOW I AM FORCED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE USING PLIERS (OR SUFFER PAYING $1,000 TO FIX PROBLEM). NOT EASY TO ADJUST WITH PLIERS WHILE DRIVING AND EXPERIENCING A CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS. NOW ALSO FEARFUL OF EL...

Mar 19, 2010 Visibility 60,000 mi

HEATER CONTROL KNOB WAS HARD TO TURN SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE AND EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF. NOW I AM FORCED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE USING PLIERS (OR SUFFER PAYING $1,000 TO FIX PROBLEM). NOT EASY TO ADJUST WITH PLIERS WHILE DRIVING AND EXPERIENCING A CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS. NOW ALSO FEARFUL OF EL...

Mar 19, 2010 Equipment 60,000 mi

HEATER CONTROL KNOB WAS HARD TO TURN SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE AND EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF. NOW I AM FORCED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE USING PLIERS (OR SUFFER PAYING $1,000 TO FIX PROBLEM). NOT EASY TO ADJUST WITH PLIERS WHILE DRIVING AND EXPERIENCING A CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS. NOW ALSO FEARFUL OF EL...

Mar 19, 2010 Visibility 60,000 mi

HEATER CONTROL KNOB WAS HARD TO TURN SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE AND EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF. NOW I AM FORCED TO ADJUST TEMPERATURE USING PLIERS (OR SUFFER PAYING $1,000 TO FIX PROBLEM). NOT EASY TO ADJUST WITH PLIERS WHILE DRIVING AND EXPERIENCING A CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS. NOW ALSO FEARFUL OF EL...

Mar 12, 2010 Air Bags Crash Fire 36,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING FILLING THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH WHITE SMOKE. DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG WHICH BLOCKED THE VISION OF THE CONTACT THE VEHI...

Mar 12, 2010 Air Bags Crash Fire 36,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING FILLING THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH WHITE SMOKE. DUE TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG WHICH BLOCKED THE VISION OF THE CONTACT THE VEHI...

Feb 17, 2010 Visibility 68,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE RALLIART SEDAN. THE AIR CONTROL SWITCH (KNOB USED TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE) BEGAN STICKING/CATCHING ABOUT IN ABOUT 2006 (MY CAR WAS ALREADY OUT OF THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME DUE TO MILEAGE). THE SWITCH THEN BROKE COMPLETELY OFF IN 2008. TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP N...

Feb 17, 2010 Equipment 68,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE RALLIART SEDAN. THE AIR CONTROL SWITCH (KNOB USED TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE) BEGAN STICKING/CATCHING ABOUT IN ABOUT 2006 (MY CAR WAS ALREADY OUT OF THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME DUE TO MILEAGE). THE SWITCH THEN BROKE COMPLETELY OFF IN 2008. TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP N...

Feb 17, 2010 Visibility 68,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE RALLIART SEDAN. THE AIR CONTROL SWITCH (KNOB USED TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE) BEGAN STICKING/CATCHING ABOUT IN ABOUT 2006 (MY CAR WAS ALREADY OUT OF THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME DUE TO MILEAGE). THE SWITCH THEN BROKE COMPLETELY OFF IN 2008. TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP N...

Feb 17, 2010 Equipment 68,500 mi

I OWN A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE RALLIART SEDAN. THE AIR CONTROL SWITCH (KNOB USED TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE) BEGAN STICKING/CATCHING ABOUT IN ABOUT 2006 (MY CAR WAS ALREADY OUT OF THE WARRANTY TIME FRAME DUE TO MILEAGE). THE SWITCH THEN BROKE COMPLETELY OFF IN 2008. TO FIX THE PROBLEM THE DEALERSHIP N...

Nov 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

THE HEATER KNOB WON'T MOVE TO HEAT ON MY 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER CAUSING NO HEAT TO COME FROM THE HEATERS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE MY WINDOWS ICE UP DURING WINTER AND CANNOT DEFROST EVEN ON REGULAR DAYS. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

THE HEATER KNOB WON'T MOVE TO HEAT ON MY 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER CAUSING NO HEAT TO COME FROM THE HEATERS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE MY WINDOWS ICE UP DURING WINTER AND CANNOT DEFROST EVEN ON REGULAR DAYS. *TR

Oct 5, 2009 Visibility

CLIMATE CONTROL KNOBS ARE STUCK IN PLACE AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THIS STARTED OUT AS AN ANNOYANCE AND QUICKLY BECAME A LIFE-THREATENING DEFECT WHEN I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE DOWN A WINDY MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NIGHT IN A HEAVY SNOWSTORM WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO DEFROST MY WINDOWS. MITSUBISHI HAS ACKNOWLE...

Oct 5, 2009 Visibility

CLIMATE CONTROL KNOBS ARE STUCK IN PLACE AND CANNOT BE ADJUSTED. THIS STARTED OUT AS AN ANNOYANCE AND QUICKLY BECAME A LIFE-THREATENING DEFECT WHEN I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE DOWN A WINDY MOUNTAIN ROAD AT NIGHT IN A HEAVY SNOWSTORM WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO DEFROST MY WINDOWS. MITSUBISHI HAS ACKNOWLE...

Feb 7, 2009 Visibility 60,000 mi

HEATER KNOB BROKE OFF DUE TO LAZY ENGINEERING ON MITSU'S PART. CALLED AND THEY WOULDN'T COVER THE COSTS. *TR

Feb 7, 2009 Visibility 60,000 mi

HEATER KNOB BROKE OFF DUE TO LAZY ENGINEERING ON MITSU'S PART. CALLED AND THEY WOULDN'T COVER THE COSTS. *TR

Jan 17, 2009 Visibility 75,000 mi

THERE IS A FLAW IN THE HEATER ON LANCER AND OUTLANDER MODELS. MITSUBISHI HAS ADMITTED IT BY SERVICE BULLETIN. AS I UNDERSTAND A FUNCTIONAL HEATER AND DEFROSTER IS REQUIRED BY NHTSA. I LIKE EVERY OTHER OWNER OF SUCH CARS ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON MY HEAT AND THE KNOB SNAPPED OFF. NOW THERE IS NO HEAT OR W...

Jan 17, 2009 Visibility 75,000 mi

THERE IS A FLAW IN THE HEATER ON LANCER AND OUTLANDER MODELS. MITSUBISHI HAS ADMITTED IT BY SERVICE BULLETIN. AS I UNDERSTAND A FUNCTIONAL HEATER AND DEFROSTER IS REQUIRED BY NHTSA. I LIKE EVERY OTHER OWNER OF SUCH CARS ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON MY HEAT AND THE KNOB SNAPPED OFF. NOW THERE IS NO HEAT OR W...

Nov 17, 2008 Visibility 75,000 mi

THE CONTROL FOR THE HEATER/AC IS HARD TO TURN. HAS BEEN SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE EVENTUALLY BROKE AND NOW HAVE NO DEFROSTERS TO KEEP WINDOWS DEFROSTED DURING WINTER MONTHS. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. AFFECTS VISIBILITY AND SAFETY. MITSUBISHI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS DEFECT. WHEN TALKED WITH DEALER, ...

Nov 17, 2008 Visibility 75,000 mi

THE CONTROL FOR THE HEATER/AC IS HARD TO TURN. HAS BEEN SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE EVENTUALLY BROKE AND NOW HAVE NO DEFROSTERS TO KEEP WINDOWS DEFROSTED DURING WINTER MONTHS. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. AFFECTS VISIBILITY AND SAFETY. MITSUBISHI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS DEFECT. WHEN TALKED WITH DEALER, ...

Jul 15, 2008 Visibility 52,000 mi

MY HOT/COOL KNOB IS BROKEN. MY HEATER FAN ONLY WORKS ON 4, AC ONLY RUNS ON 1,2 OR3. I ALSO HAD WATER ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM THE AC NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. THE WATER ALSO GOT INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED. WILL BE REPLACING HEATER RESISTOR THIS WEEK, ...

Jul 15, 2008 Electrical System 52,000 mi

MY HOT/COOL KNOB IS BROKEN. MY HEATER FAN ONLY WORKS ON 4, AC ONLY RUNS ON 1,2 OR3. I ALSO HAD WATER ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM THE AC NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. THE WATER ALSO GOT INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED. WILL BE REPLACING HEATER RESISTOR THIS WEEK, ...

Jul 15, 2008 Visibility 52,000 mi

MY HOT/COOL KNOB IS BROKEN. MY HEATER FAN ONLY WORKS ON 4, AC ONLY RUNS ON 1,2 OR3. I ALSO HAD WATER ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM THE AC NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. THE WATER ALSO GOT INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED. WILL BE REPLACING HEATER RESISTOR THIS WEEK, ...

Jul 15, 2008 Electrical System 52,000 mi

MY HOT/COOL KNOB IS BROKEN. MY HEATER FAN ONLY WORKS ON 4, AC ONLY RUNS ON 1,2 OR3. I ALSO HAD WATER ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR DUE TO CONDENSATION FROM THE AC NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. THE WATER ALSO GOT INTO MY BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED. WILL BE REPLACING HEATER RESISTOR THIS WEEK, ...

Jun 12, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE A HEADLIGHT OR HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW 3.5 YEARS AGO. I'VE ALSO HAD TO HAVE A TAIL LIGHT, BRAKELIGHT, AND INTERIOR DOME LIGHT REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED...

Jun 12, 2008 Exterior Lighting

I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING ELECTRICAL WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE A HEADLIGHT OR HEADLIGHTS REPLACED 7 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE NEW 3.5 YEARS AGO. I'VE ALSO HAD TO HAVE A TAIL LIGHT, BRAKELIGHT, AND INTERIOR DOME LIGHT REPLACED. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES WERE RECENTLY REPLACED...

Mar 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HOOK THE VEHICLE UP TO A MACHINE (3/5/08). HE THEN TELLS ME THAT I NEED TO CONTACT A MITSUBISHI DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THEM REPAIR THE RECALL OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUE TO IT BEING RECALLED IN THE SYSTEM AND THAT...

Mar 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HOOK THE VEHICLE UP TO A MACHINE (3/5/08). HE THEN TELLS ME THAT I NEED TO CONTACT A MITSUBISHI DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THEM REPAIR THE RECALL OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER DUE TO IT BEING RECALLED IN THE SYSTEM AND THAT...

Apr 27, 2007 Visibility 65,601 mi

A/C, DEFROST CONTROL HAS BEEN HARD TO CHANGE SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. PLASTIC CONTROL FOR CONNECTION OF KNOB BROKE. CALLED CLOSEST DEALER (OVER 60 MILES AWAY) AND THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY FEEL THAT IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I DISAGREE. COST FOR REPAIRS QUOTED AT O...

Apr 27, 2007 Visibility 65,601 mi

A/C, DEFROST CONTROL HAS BEEN HARD TO CHANGE SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. PLASTIC CONTROL FOR CONNECTION OF KNOB BROKE. CALLED CLOSEST DEALER (OVER 60 MILES AWAY) AND THEY ARE AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX BECAUSE THEY FEEL THAT IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I DISAGREE. COST FOR REPAIRS QUOTED AT O...

Feb 7, 2007 Unknown Or Other Crash

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE CUSTOMER HAS CONCERNS ABOUT THE DASH DESIGN. ***CC THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HIT HER. THERE WAS A VERY LONG, LARGE PIECE OF THE PLASTIC DECORATIVE DASHBOARD THAT THE CONSUMER BELIEVED ACTED LIKE A WHIP WHICH CAME FROM THE...

Feb 7, 2007 Unknown Or Other Crash

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE CUSTOMER HAS CONCERNS ABOUT THE DASH DESIGN. ***CC THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HIT HER. THERE WAS A VERY LONG, LARGE PIECE OF THE PLASTIC DECORATIVE DASHBOARD THAT THE CONSUMER BELIEVED ACTED LIKE A WHIP WHICH CAME FROM THE...

Jan 11, 2007 Visibility 73,249 mi

HEATER KNOB STICKS, PREVENTING AC ADJUSTMENT TO HEAT FROM COOL. THIS PREVENTS DEFOGGER SYSTEM FROM EFFECTIVELY WORKING HAMPERING VISIBILITY, WHEN IT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jan 11, 2007 Visibility 73,249 mi

HEATER KNOB STICKS, PREVENTING AC ADJUSTMENT TO HEAT FROM COOL. THIS PREVENTS DEFOGGER SYSTEM FROM EFFECTIVELY WORKING HAMPERING VISIBILITY, WHEN IT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Nov 27, 2006 Air Bags 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS REMOVED AND AN HOUR LATER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WHICH FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Nov 27, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS REMOVED AND AN HOUR LATER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WHICH FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Nov 27, 2006 Air Bags 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS REMOVED AND AN HOUR LATER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WHICH FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Nov 27, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, THE DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS REMOVED AND AN HOUR LATER WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WHICH FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Nov 2, 2006 Suspension 17,500 mi

HTTP://FORUMS.EVOLUTIONM.NET/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=231553&PAGE=1&PP=15 SOME GUYS REPORTED SOME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE LANCER RALLIART. SO FAR THEY HAVE PICS AND INFO OF 3 CASES. THEY REPORTED SOME METAL SOUND BEFORE THE FAILURE. I HAVE A 2004 LANCER SPORTBACK THAT HAVE A STRANGE M...

Nov 2, 2006 Suspension 17,500 mi

HTTP://FORUMS.EVOLUTIONM.NET/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=231553&PAGE=1&PP=15 SOME GUYS REPORTED SOME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE LANCER RALLIART. SO FAR THEY HAVE PICS AND INFO OF 3 CASES. THEY REPORTED SOME METAL SOUND BEFORE THE FAILURE. I HAVE A 2004 LANCER SPORTBACK THAT HAVE A STRANGE M...

Aug 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Electrical System 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Power Train 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Electrical System 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 28, 2006 Power Train 34,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE RAPIDLY AND NOT REV PAST 2500 RPMS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APP SENSOR WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES. THE CONTACT HAD REPAI...

Aug 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART SEDAN AND PAID IT OFF IN FULL UPON RECIEPT OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, HOWEVER MY PRIMARY CONCERN TODAY IS A SENSOR THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED FOR THE 5TH TIME TODAY. THE SENSOR IS CALL...

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System 34,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART SEDAN AND PAID IT OFF IN FULL UPON RECIEPT OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, HOWEVER MY PRIMARY CONCERN TODAY IS A SENSOR THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED FOR THE 5TH TIME TODAY. THE SENSOR IS CALL...

Aug 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART SEDAN AND PAID IT OFF IN FULL UPON RECIEPT OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, HOWEVER MY PRIMARY CONCERN TODAY IS A SENSOR THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED FOR THE 5TH TIME TODAY. THE SENSOR IS CALL...

Aug 27, 2006 Electrical System 34,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART SEDAN AND PAID IT OFF IN FULL UPON RECIEPT OF THE VEHICLE. IN THE PAST FEW YEARS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES, HOWEVER MY PRIMARY CONCERN TODAY IS A SENSOR THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED FOR THE 5TH TIME TODAY. THE SENSOR IS CALL...

Jun 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 30,708 mi

WHENEVER DRIVING, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING OVER 2500 RPM'S. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT CAUSES MY CAR TO DRASTICALLY SLOW DOWN, AND I AM FORCED TO QUICKLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE APP SENSOR ON THE VEHICLE TWICE ALREADY WITHIN SEVERAL MONTH...

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,708 mi

WHENEVER DRIVING, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING OVER 2500 RPM'S. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT CAUSES MY CAR TO DRASTICALLY SLOW DOWN, AND I AM FORCED TO QUICKLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE APP SENSOR ON THE VEHICLE TWICE ALREADY WITHIN SEVERAL MONTH...

Jun 1, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 30,708 mi

WHENEVER DRIVING, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING OVER 2500 RPM'S. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT CAUSES MY CAR TO DRASTICALLY SLOW DOWN, AND I AM FORCED TO QUICKLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE APP SENSOR ON THE VEHICLE TWICE ALREADY WITHIN SEVERAL MONTH...

Jun 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,708 mi

WHENEVER DRIVING, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING OVER 2500 RPM'S. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT CAUSES MY CAR TO DRASTICALLY SLOW DOWN, AND I AM FORCED TO QUICKLY MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID A COLLISION. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE APP SENSOR ON THE VEHICLE TWICE ALREADY WITHIN SEVERAL MONTH...

Jan 3, 2006 Tires

3 OUT OF 4 NEW NANKANG NS-1 TIRES FAILED WITHIN 15,000 MILES. TWO OF THE INCIDENTS WERE BLOWOUTS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *JB

Jan 3, 2006 Tires

3 OUT OF 4 NEW NANKANG NS-1 TIRES FAILED WITHIN 15,000 MILES. TWO OF THE INCIDENTS WERE BLOWOUTS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *JB

Dec 26, 2005 Electrical System Fire 8,800 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT DOWN THE STREET. *JB

Dec 26, 2005 Electrical System Fire 8,800 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT DOWN THE STREET. *JB

Dec 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,309 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL FREEWAY AT POSTED SPEED, I WAS APPROACHING A OFF-RAMP AND APPLIED A GENTLY PUSH ON THE BRAKE TO TRANSITION TO THE OFF-RAMP. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATOR INCREASED ITS PRESSURE AND STARTED TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF TRAVEL. I THEN ATTEMPTED TO TAP ON THE BRAKE MORE...

Dec 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 44,309 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL FREEWAY AT POSTED SPEED, I WAS APPROACHING A OFF-RAMP AND APPLIED A GENTLY PUSH ON THE BRAKE TO TRANSITION TO THE OFF-RAMP. ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATOR INCREASED ITS PRESSURE AND STARTED TO INCREASE THE SPEED OF TRAVEL. I THEN ATTEMPTED TO TAP ON THE BRAKE MORE...

Nov 19, 2005 Seat Belts 33,226 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A MITSUBISHI LANCER, SEAT BELT IS WAY TOO SHORT, IT LITERALLY CHOKES ME, IS HARD TO BUCKLE AND UNBUCKLE WITH MY HANDS/ MITSUBISHI DEALER SAYS SEAT BELT HAS TO BE DEFECTIVE BEFORE THEY WILL REPLACE. THEY WILL NOT ADD AN EXTENSION ON IT. I HAVE 2 CHOICES -DON'T WEAR A SEAT BELT AND GET ...

Nov 19, 2005 Seat Belts 33,226 mi

I JUST BOUGHT A MITSUBISHI LANCER, SEAT BELT IS WAY TOO SHORT, IT LITERALLY CHOKES ME, IS HARD TO BUCKLE AND UNBUCKLE WITH MY HANDS/ MITSUBISHI DEALER SAYS SEAT BELT HAS TO BE DEFECTIVE BEFORE THEY WILL REPLACE. THEY WILL NOT ADD AN EXTENSION ON IT. I HAVE 2 CHOICES -DON'T WEAR A SEAT BELT AND GET ...

Nov 7, 2005 Structure 44,367 mi

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR OR LESS (DEPENDING ON ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS) A SPARK/STATIC DISCHARGE OCCURS BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL METAL SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRST OCCUPANT EXITING VEHICLE. *AK 2. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE FUMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS REFUELING OR IN PRESENCE OF OTHE...

Nov 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 76 mi

WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES SURGE AHEAD AND SPEED UP, ALTHOUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS DO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SPEED OR POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON A DAILY BASIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY CAR. THIS SUDDEN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND WHEN FIRST STARTED. SOUNDS LIKE OIL IS NOT GETTING THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE, EVEN WHEN THE OIL LEVEL IS FINE. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED TO RELEASE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF VEHICLE PURCHASE. THIS COULD CAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS WANT TO SHIFT INTO FIRST. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO CHOOSE YOUR GEAR SELECTION. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Structure 44,367 mi

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR OR LESS (DEPENDING ON ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS) A SPARK/STATIC DISCHARGE OCCURS BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL METAL SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRST OCCUPANT EXITING VEHICLE. *AK 2. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE FUMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS REFUELING OR IN PRESENCE OF OTHE...

Nov 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 76 mi

WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES SURGE AHEAD AND SPEED UP, ALTHOUGH DRIVING CONDITIONS DO NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SPEED OR POWER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON A DAILY BASIS SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY CAR. THIS SUDDEN INCREASE IN ACCELERATION COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND WHEN FIRST STARTED. SOUNDS LIKE OIL IS NOT GETTING THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE, EVEN WHEN THE OIL LEVEL IS FINE. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED TO RELEASE WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF VEHICLE PURCHASE. THIS COULD CAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS WANT TO SHIFT INTO FIRST. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO CHOOSE YOUR GEAR SELECTION. *NM

Aug 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS APPROACHING A STREET INTERSECTION, APPLYING NORMAL BRAKING FOR A ROUTINE STOP. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 200 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS AND I HAD TO GREATLY INCREASE BRAKE PRESSURE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN. *JB

Aug 17, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS APPROACHING A STREET INTERSECTION, APPLYING NORMAL BRAKING FOR A ROUTINE STOP. WHEN I WAS ABOUT 200 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS AND I HAD TO GREATLY INCREASE BRAKE PRESSURE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN. *JB

Aug 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WE OWN A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER 4 DR. WHILE BRAKING BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL IS EVIDENTLY TO CLOSE YOU HIT THE BRAKE AND THE GAS AND HAVE A RUN AWAY UNTIL YOU CAN GET YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME AT LEAST 4-5 TIMES. YESTERDAY AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHE CAME TO A RED LI...

Aug 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WE OWN A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER 4 DR. WHILE BRAKING BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL IS EVIDENTLY TO CLOSE YOU HIT THE BRAKE AND THE GAS AND HAVE A RUN AWAY UNTIL YOU CAN GET YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME AT LEAST 4-5 TIMES. YESTERDAY AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHE CAME TO A RED LI...

Jun 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 41 mi

DT: EVER TIME WHEN CONSUMER STARTS VEHICLE IT REVVED JUST AS IF CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR, IF THE ENGINE WAS NOT REVVING IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE DIED. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE AT TIMES, WHEN CONSUMER STARTED ENGINE IT...

Jun 14, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 41 mi

DT: EVER TIME WHEN CONSUMER STARTS VEHICLE IT REVVED JUST AS IF CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR. WHEN CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR, IF THE ENGINE WAS NOT REVVING IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ENGINE DIED. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE AT TIMES, WHEN CONSUMER STARTED ENGINE IT...

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT.*AK

Feb 17, 2005 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *NM

Feb 17, 2005 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER. *NM

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CLUTCH POPPED, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Power Train

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CLUTCH POPPED, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Jul 7, 2004 Electrical System 50 mi

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR OR LESS (DEPENDING ON ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS) A SPARK/STATIC DISCHARGE OCCURS BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL METAL SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRST OCCUPANT EXITING VEHICLE. *AK 2. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE FUMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS REFUELING OR IN PRESENCE OF OT...

Jul 7, 2004 Electrical System 50 mi

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE FOR AN HOUR OR LESS (DEPENDING ON ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS) A SPARK/STATIC DISCHARGE OCCURS BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL METAL SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FIRST OCCUPANT EXITING VEHICLE. *AK 2. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE FUMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS REFUELING OR IN PRESENCE OF OT...

Jun 2, 2004 Structure 3,700 mi

DASHBOARD UPPER FIREWALL SUPPORT MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Structure 3,700 mi

DASHBOARD UPPER FIREWALL SUPPORT MALFUNCTIONED. *AK