Engine
1.6L 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.
Glass & wipers
77 complaint records
"CLIMATE CONTROL KNOB BROKE OFF ON MITSUBISHI ,FOUND TO HAPPEN ON LOTS OF THESE CARS, CANT DEFROST WINDOW. CANT SEE. SAFETY HAZARD? *TR..."- 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 glass & wipers parts in the directory →
Power train
53 complaint records3 crash reports
"WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP'S MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*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 →
Body & structure
13 complaint records
"CAR IS RUSTING ON REAR BUMPER SUPPORTS, CAR HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT, AND I HAVE HAD IT FOR JUST OVER 2 MONTHS. *JB..."- 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 →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA15001 opened Feb 2015 | OPEN | Air Bags | Air Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 22V945 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the... |
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 |
| 04V428000 | Equipment | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. | 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 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Visibility | 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 | Power Train | 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 | Fuel System | 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 | Electrical System | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. | |
| TT191 Nov 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 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 | |
| 137 May 2007 | Power Train | REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB | |
| 04005 Apr 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | RENOTIFICATION CAMPAIGN. *KB | |
| 07001 Mar 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | COOLING FAN CONTROLLER. *KB | |
| 0711001 Jan 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HARD TO START ENGINE. DTC P0340 (AND P0335). COULD BE DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *KB | |
| 0455003 Dec 2005 | Visibility | HEATER TEMPERATURE DIAL HARD TO TURN. *TT | |
| 05002 Dec 2005 | Power Train | EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN - INCORRECT PARAMETERS IN THE PCM SOFTWARE THAT MAY ALLOW A MALFUNCTION IN THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TO GO UNDETECTED BY THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD). *TT | |
| 0534002 Dec 2005 | Suspension | REAR LOWER ARM PILLOW BALL BUSHING REPLACEMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0555004 Dec 2005 | Visibility | INSUFFICIENT HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT | |
| 0522003 Oct 2005 | Power Train | CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING INSTALLATION. *TT | |
| 0523004 Jul 2005 | Power Train | 2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT | |
| 0517001 May 2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | CRUISE CONTROL DIAGNOSIS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 115 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0181 UPDATE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 0513006 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0413007 Feb 2005 | Power Train | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 RANDOM MISFIRE. *TT DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 0554001 Feb 2005 | Electrical System | BATTERY LOAD TEST RATE CHART - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 113 Jan 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335 AND/OR P0340 WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON. *TT | |
| 04006 Dec 2004 | Equipment | AIR BAG WARNING LABEL SERVICE CAMPAIGN. *TT | |
| 0411005 Dec 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE TIMING BELT TENSIONING PROCEDURE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 13 Dec 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0335 AND/OR P0340 WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 12012004 Dec 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | SPORT PEDAL INSTALLATION TOOLS. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT | |
| 05012004 Jun 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | RADIATOR HOSE COLLAPSED. *EH | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Power Train | GL-5 AND GL-4 OIL REQUIREMENTS. *EH | |
| 0313009 Dec 2003 | Power Train | POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0507. *TT | |
| 0314002 Dec 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CORRECTED SPECIFIED ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT | |
| 0335003 Nov 2003 | Service Brakes | CLICKING, SQUEALING, OR GROANING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *PH | |
| 0322001 Nov 2003 | Power Train | NEWLY CONFIGURED 5TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER SLEEVE FOR 2003 LANCER EVOLUTION MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *PH | |
| 0323006 Oct 2003 | Power Train | TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT | |
| 0355008 Oct 2003 | Visibility | DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR THROUGH THE COOLING TUBE. *TT | |
| 0355008R Oct 2003 | Visibility | DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC.) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR THROUGH THE COOLING TUBE. *TT | |
| 0300014 Aug 2003 | Unknown Or Other | NORMAL NOISE CHARACTERISTICS. *TT | |
| 03001 Jul 2003 | Electrical System | OXYGEN SENSOR HARNESS CORROSION - EMISSIONS RECALL. *TT | |
| 0342B001 Jul 2003 | Structure | WATER ENTRY INTO VEHICLE INTERIOR. *TT | |
| 0354007 Jun 2003 | Electrical System | IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE (2003 MODELS). *TT | |
| 94 Jun 2003 | Power Train | CLUTCH REMOVAL FROM TRANSAXLE. 2003 LANCER EVOLUTION. *TT | |
| 0321001 May 2003 | Power Train | CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER LEAKING CONDITION. *TT | |
| 93 May 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | REPORTED ENGINE OIL LEAKS CAUSED BY THE PROTECTIVE COATING APPLIED DURING MANUFACTURE. *TT | |
| 0300004 Feb 2003 | Unknown Or Other | EVOLUTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. *TT | |
| 0335002 Feb 2003 | Service Brakes | BREAK-IN DRIVING PRECAUTIONS AND BRAKE NOISE DIAGNOSIS. 2003 LANCER EVOLUTION. *TT | |
| 0351003 Feb 2003 | Equipment | CARBON FIBER SPOILER APPEARANCE CHARACTERISTICS. *TT |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Run the wipers and washers, and test every window.Slow or stuck regulators, streaking wipers, and windshield cracks are this vehicle's visibility complaints.
- 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.
- 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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