2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER Structure Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER

3 structure 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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10316641 |
I OWN A 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER (OZ RALLY) THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 2002. DURING THE LAST FEW MONTHS OF 2009, I NOTICED MY TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB WAS BECOMING HARDER AND HARDER TO TURN. ON MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010 IT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, LEAVING A PARTIAL STUB OF PLASTIC IN THE CONSOLE AND THE REMAINING PLASTIC INSIDE THE KNOB. I FIRST WENT TO TWO AUTO PARTS STORES TO SEE IF THEY CARRIED THIS REPLACEMENT PIECE, AND THEIR PERSONNEL INFORMED ME I NEEDED TO HAVE IT REPAIRED A MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP. I THEN WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THEY INFORMED ME THE PART COULD NOT BE REPLACED INDIVIDUALLY, BUT IT WOULD COST $311 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CONSOLE IN ADDITION TO THE $150 OR MORE IN LABOR COSTS. I REFUSED TO PAY SUCH AN OUTLANDISH PRICE, CONSIDERING THAT MY CONSOLE WAS IN PERFECTLY WORKING ORDER. I ONLY NEED...
#10067717 |
PAINT IS CHIPPING ALL OVER THE BODY, ESPECIALLY ON THE HOOD. THE COMPANY REFUSES TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR CHEAP PAINT. THE PAINT WILL CHIP FOR NO REASON OR WHENEVER BIRD DROPPINGS OR TREE SAP COME IN CONTACT, EVEN IF YOU CLEAN IT RIGHT OFF. I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH BAD PAINTG. *AK
#10032750 |
HAVING A PROBLEM WITH REAR SUSPENSION. THE ENTIRE BACK END SOUNDS AS IF THE FRAME IS BROKEN. WAS ASSURED BY MITSU SERVICE THAT IT IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED BEARINGS AND BUSHINGS AND PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER. THIS IS A 2002 LANCER OZ WITH 30000 MILES THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING TO A CAR OF THIS AGE. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE I FEEL IF THERE ARE TWO COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE THERE ARE MOST CERTAINLY DOZENS MORE OUT THERE OR MORE TO COME.*AK

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 Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 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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