2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Issues in the 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER

3 engine and engine coolingcooling systemfan complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan Complaints

#10170870 |
I WAS CONVINCED & SHOWN THAT MY BLOWER MOTER WAS WORKING IN TOP CONDITION. BUT ON MY RIDE HOME I WAS DISTURBED TO FIND THAT ONLY SPEED 4, AN OVERDRIVE MODE, WAS WORKING. I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I JUST BOUGHT THE LANCER ES 02', AND WAS TOLD THAT EVERTHING WOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. [RECALL #C04092 FOR A FAN CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT HAD BEEN DONE 2/23/06 ALONG WITH RECALL #CO505J PCM REFLASH 4 DAYS PRIOR TO WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE] AT THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP I PAID $146.31 TO HAVE THE BLOWER RESISTER REPLACED, AND LATER REIMBURSED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE I PUCHASED THE LANCER. THE BLOWER WORKED GOOD, THEN ON & OFF. IT BLEW AGAIN WITHIN A MONTH. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, WHERE I LEFT MESSAGES, NO RETURN. THEY WERE TO CONTACT ME, AND WERE NEVER TIMELY. AT THE SECONG DIAGNOSIS THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP TOLD ME...
#10156291 |
IN OCTOBER OF 2003, A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WAS ISSUED ON MY CAR. THE BULLETIN READS: 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER 02 - BLOWER [PART 138110] TSB NO: 0355008 NHTSA ID: , OCTOBER 01, 2003 : REPLACEMENT: SUMMARY: 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 MOT...IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2005, I PAID MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER $310.50 TO REPLACE MY BLOWER MOTOR BECAUSE DEBRIS HAD CLOGGED THE MOTOR CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT AND RESULTING IN LEAVING MY PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD UNDER AN INCH OF WATER. MY CAR NOW, IS OUT OF WARRANTY. HOWEVER, IF I HAD KNOWN THERE WAS A PROBLEM, I COULD HAVE BOUGHT A FILTER TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM. MY QUESTION IS: AT WHAT POINT DOES NHTSA MAKE...
#10149693 | Crash
I WENT INTO A DITCH (WAS RUN OFF THE ROAD) PASSENGER DOOR HIT A POLE, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND PASSENGER FRACTURED HER COLLAR BONE. THIS HAPPENED IN 2005. ALSO THE BLOW MOTOR HAS RUSTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, I FOUND OUT THROUGH THE INTERNET THAT WATER FLOWS INTO THE MOTOR THROUGH THE WIPERS. IT COST OVER $400. TO REPLACE THE MOTOR. *JB

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 Electrical System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Engine 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
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