2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER Electrical System Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER
4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
THIS IS NOT THE FIRST MITSUBISHI THAT HAS DONE THIS. MY EX'S 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ALSO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT REGISTER. I NEED TO KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE RPM'S IDLED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.
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 $ 600.00 PLUS SERVICES FEES TO INSTALL IT. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM, SINCE HEATING (AND COOLING) A VEHICLE ALLOWS IT TO BE OPERABLE DURING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES. IT IS NOW BEGINNING TO GET COLD. *TR
THIS IS A COMPLAINT I HAVE SEEN ON OTHER WEBSITES FROM THOUSANDS OF OTHER MITSUBISHI LANCERS FROM 2000- 2005, BUT MAINLY IN THE 2002 MODEL RANGE. THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS SEIZE UP AND EITHER THE CABLE FREEZES UP AND THE CONTROL KNOB SNAPS OFF ON THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS. TO ME THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN NOT NECESSARILY FOR THE USE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT RATHER FOR THE HEALTH OF THE DRIVER AND THOSE WHO RIDE IN THE VEHICLE. THEY COULD FREEZE IN THE WINTER OR GET HEAT STROKE IN THE SUMMER. *TR
Other 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER Problem Areas
Air Bags
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Visibility
10 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Steeringcolumn
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint