Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Power train
70 complaint records
"CLUTCH FAILED UNDER ACCELERATION WHILE MERGING ON FREEWAY. CAR HAS 6300 MILES, 3 MONTHS OLD. DEALER QUOTED ALMOST $1500 FOR REPLACEMENT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
11 complaint records
"P0300, RANDOM MISFIRE CODE. MITSUBISHI DEALERS CLAIM NO RECORD OF ISSUE AND NO FIX. CONTINUOUS AND REPEATABLE SITUATIONS.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Body & structure
9 complaint records
"THERE ARE PITTED RUST SPOTS ON THE REAR DRIVERSIDE QUARTER PANEL. WHERE THE DOOR MEETS THE PANEL. ALSO THERE ARE SURFACE RUST ON THE REAR OF MY BUMPER OF MY CAR.*AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse body & structure parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V458000 | Suspension | 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 originally sold in,... | Normally free |
| 04V138000 | Equipment | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AS STATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016317 2016-06-21 | Structure | 64,305 | On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEALER LETTER Jul 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-23-00-001 Apr 2023 | Equipment | This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. | |
| TSB-23-00-004 Apr 2023 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. | |
| DEALER LETTER Apr 2023 | Equipment | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. | |
| TSB-22-54-003 Apr 2022 | Exterior Lighting | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. |
Show 30 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB-20-42A-007 Sep 2020 | Vehicle Speed Control | This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers. | |
| TT253 Nov 2019 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-19-00-008 Jul 2019 | Equipment | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. | |
| MEDICUpdate517 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available. | |
| TT237 Feb 2018 | Equipment | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT218 Aug 2015 | Exterior Lighting | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-15-54-004 Jul 2015 | Equipment | This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components. | |
| TT217 Jul 2015 | Suspension | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT195 Mar 2013 | Steering | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TTIndex12 Mar 2013 | Equipment | This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012. | |
| TT194 Feb 2013 | Steering | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 2013 | Structure | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. | |
| TT193 Jan 2013 | Structure | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT192 Dec 2012 | Visibility | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT191 Nov 2012 | Power Train | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TSB-09-35-006 May 2009 | Equipment | MITSUBISHI: ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT BRACKET TORQUE SPEC. CHANGED; SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. TO PROVIDE CORRECTED TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET FASTENERS. *PE | |
| TSB-08-37-006 Oct 2008 | Steering | MITSUBISHI: A TIE ROD FREE PLAY CHECK HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUALS. *PE | |
| 07001 Mar 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | COOLING FAN CONTROLLER. *KB | |
| 0513003 Apr 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | RANDOM MISFIRE (DTC P0300, P0301, P0C02, P0303, OR P0304). *TT | |
| 0455003 Dec 2005 | Visibility | HEATER TEMPERATURE DIAL HARD TO TURN. *TT | |
| 0511004 Dec 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CYLINDER HEAD VALVE GUIDE AND VALVE STEM SPECIFICATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. 2003 - 2006 LANCER EVOLUTION. *TT | |
| 116 Jun 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ROUGH IDLE/MISFIRE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 0511001 May 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CYLINDER HEAD HEIGHT SPECIFICATION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 115 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 RESETTING AFTER REPROGRAMMING. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. 2004 LANCER EVOLUTION INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 0513006 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0554001 Feb 2005 | Electrical System | BATTERY LOAD TEST RATE CHART - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 113 Jan 2005 | Service Brakes | BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 112 Dec 2004 | Equipment | ORDERING FMVSS LABELS FOR SAFETY RECALL BULLETIN SR-04-005. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 35 Dec 2004 | Service Brakes | CLEANING BREMBO BRAKE CALIPERS. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Electrical System | DTC P0300 CODE. *EH |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Walk the body slowly in daylight.Panel gaps, rust at the rockers and wheel arches, and cracked trim are this vehicle's structure complaints. Open and close the liftgate or trunk and look at the latch area.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 2 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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