2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Air Bags (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 2016-06-23 · campaign 16V458000 · 194,674 vehicles
Defect: 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, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Co
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Service bulletins (21)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Unknown Or Other 2022-03-18 · TIN-22-00-006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice was sent to dealers to inform them mmna mailed letters to owners with alabama addresses printed on an alabama law enforcement agency letterhead and mailed in an envelope with mmnaã¢ââs alabama mail processing return address, who own certain 2004-2007 lancer, 2006-
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-03-28 · Suspension“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not …”
2017-03-14 · Air Bags · 83,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. the contact stated that the srs air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer were it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag inflator was defective and needed to be replaced. prior to the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v3…”
2017-02-06 · Suspension“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v321000 (air bags) and 16v458000 (suspension). the parts needed were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs. the dealer indicated that they ordered the parts; however, the contact la…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.