Consumer Complaints
Vehicles / Mitsubishi / Lancer / 2002
| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007117804 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | HEATER KNOB BREAKS OFF, CAUSING $1000 +/- REPAIR. MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SAME ISSUE. *JB |
| 007114026 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 1) i was driving south down the road at 25-30 mph, and another car was waiting to pull out of a parking lot on my right, he was going to turn left ( |
| 007099952 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that the vehicle idled above the normal idle rate. the rpms increased, similar |
| 007099951 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that the vehicle idled above the normal idle rate. the rpms increased, similar |
| 004091986 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | When i purchased my car two years ago, i realized that the heater control knob in my car was very difficult to move. after speaking with many people |
| 005091639 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | The climate control knob on my 2002 mitsubishi lancer, will not turn without significant effort it seems likely that this will cause it to break at a |
| 006091470 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Filing a complaint that i've noticed to be occurring a little to often to the same brand/model vehicle i own. i own a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. the |
| 006090902 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 2002 mitsubishi lancer, 5 speed manual. the car is a daily driver, and is never driven hard. it just turned 68,000 miles. driving in a parking lot to |
| 006088543 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the clutch felt as if it had lost pressure. this caused a hesitation in the manual |
| 006088542 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the clutch felt as if it had lost pressure. this caused a hesitation in the manual |
| 006084275 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 mph, the vehicle's clutch burned up. the vehicle had not been to a service dealer to determine what caused |
| 006083049 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I purchased my 2002 mitsubishi lancer in 2001, it had 7 miles on it. in the years since i have purchased the car i have had to replace the brake pads |
| 006081584 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Vehicle accelerates on it's own. i have informed mitshubishi of the problem however according to mitshubishi they could not reproduce the problem by |
| 006081583 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Vehicle accelerates on it's own. i have informed mitshubishi of the problem however according to mitshubishi they could not reproduce the problem by |
| 006077453 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | A tire blew out on a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. in the process of changing the tire, the jack collapsed. no-one was hurt. there are other instances of |
| 006075166 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I was in the left turning lane, as i proceeded to turn, a car at high speed ran the red light hit the front driver side of the bumper causing the car |
| 006068078 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I was driving in heavy, stop and go traffic, when my clutch suddenly wouldn't disengage. i was unable to shift into gear, i killed the engine, put it |
| 005068053 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I was traveling at 30-34 mph and a intrepid pulled out in front of me and i slammed head on to her driver's side front tire. my seat belts didn't lock |
| 005068052 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I was traveling at 30-34 mph and a intrepid pulled out in front of me and i slammed head on to her driver's side front tire. my seat belts didn't lock |
| 006064874 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | At my 30k service the front brake pads had to be replaced. now at 52k miles the rotors need to be machined. i'm wondering if the material the brake |
| 005063717 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 005063716 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 005063715 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 005063714 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 006063156 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I own a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. i purchased from carmax in 2005 and was assured that it was free of problems. additional research showed that the car |
| 006059284 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | On 5 occasions now when i hit the brakes to slow down the engine accelerates on it's own revving extremely loud. if i don't put the car in park and |
| 006059283 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | On 5 occasions now when i hit the brakes to slow down the engine accelerates on it's own revving extremely loud. if i don't put the car in park and |
| 006056924 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 1- gears began to grind, then became impossible to engage gears at all 2- clutch slave cylinder went bad under normal driving conditions 3- slave |
| 005037104 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I purchased my vehicle in 2003 and was happy with it's performance up until september of 2005. on three different occasions i have experienced the car |
| 005036529 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Catalytic converter failure due to excessive fuel burning in exhaust manifold. currently throwing p0421 code. replaced 1st cat and 2nd cat failure |
| 005032695 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR SHAKES WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES. CONSTANT ROTOR PROBLEM . ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. *JB |
| 005032694 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR SHAKES WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES. CONSTANT ROTOR PROBLEM . ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED 7 TIMES IN 3 YEARS. *JB |
| 004027242 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Dt: 2002 mitsubishi lancer. brakes failed twice. the consumer took the vehicle to the mitsubishi service dealer twice. the dealer indicated that |
| 004014664 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | The day prior to the full failure of the part, i experienced loss of pressure in the clutch pedal in normal driving. the car's milage was |
| 003013900 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I bought a new 2002 mitsubishi lancer and after one month started having problems with surges from the transmission. i took it back to the dealership |
| 005011463 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 2002 MITS LANCER OZ - BRAKES HAVE GONE OUT TWICE WITH ONLY 38000 MILES. *AK |
| 004313153 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While driving 15 mph steering wheel collapsed. consumer had difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle. however, was able to pull over. |
| 003312020 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Vehicle was at a stop sign, pulling out when a truck "t-boned" the car on the driver's side. air bag did not deploy. driver suffered minor injuries, |
| 004301800 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Pushed in clutch pedal, heard a loud pop, and clutch pedal went to the floor. the clutch would not disengage. i was able to pull into a parking lot |
| 004298830 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Left rear of car was making a intermittent noise that was faster with speed of car. checked strut on left rear found it to be defective. while |
| 004295610 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I own a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. my steering wheel column collapsed in my lap while driving. took it to the dealership and they said that it was |
| 004295436 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I was involved in a major accident yesterday 8/26/04 and neither of my frontal airbags deployed. with the impact that the car took there is no way |
| 004286543 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While driving at unknown speed consumer depressed the brakes and heard a grinding noise. consume inspected vehicle, and noticed black dust covering |
| 004285344 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Mitsubishi lancer es 2002, vehicle has been making an annoying squeeking sound coming from the rear ot the car. three attempts have been made by the |
| 004285163 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I was driving down a street in my 2002 mitsubishi lancer and as i approached a green light i noticed that the driver of an acura was not stopping for |
| 004283924 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While applying brakes vehicle accelerated. in order to slow the vehicle down consumer had to engage the vehicle into neutral, and shut the ignition |
| 0000281277 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | WHILE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED OUT INTO TRAFFIC. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK |
| 004279351 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While driving 33 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact, dual air bags did not deploy. passenger sustained a |
| 003276702 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | June 17, 2003 to: peruzzi mitsubishi attention: [xxx] 165 lincoln hwy fairless hills, pa 19030 dear [xxx], we purchased a mitsubishi lancer in |
| 003272270 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 003263916 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Vehicle was totaled in a head on collision, but airbags failed to deploy. *la the driver didn't sustain any injuries. consumer questioned why didn |
| 004257541 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | The front brake pads were replaced at 15000 and had to be replaced again at 32000 miles. *ak the dealer indicated that this was normal wear. *nm |
| 004257250 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While driving 25 mph driver's side control arm popped off the wheel . however, driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. consumer had |
| 004257249 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While driving 25 mph driver's side control arm popped off the wheel . however, driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. consumer had |
| 004256501 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Accelerator pedal or the transmission. i was backing up and the car revved really high and crashed me into a pole. i then tried to pull forwards |
| 003255937 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | VEHICLE 'T-BONED' A TAXI CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. |
| 003255936 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | VEHICLE 'T-BONED' A TAXI CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. |
| 003255935 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | VEHICLE 'T-BONED' A TAXI CAUSING EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. |
| 003245386 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Intermittently the steering column collapsed into driver's lap while driving the vehicle. dealer stated this was unusual, we never heard a case like |
| 002242364 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | The brakes wore out prematurely. the part was replaced three times, but the problem continued exists. *ak the vehicle left black oil spots on |
| 002242363 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | The brakes wore out prematurely. the part was replaced three times, but the problem continued exists. *ak the vehicle left black oil spots on |
| 002242362 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | The brakes wore out prematurely. the part was replaced three times, but the problem continued exists. *ak the vehicle left black oil spots on |
| 003233368 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Car shifts very hard, not like how a 4 cylinder engine should. has a "popping" sound to accompany the hard shift. several instances where the vehicle |
| 002230486 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 002230485 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 003218655 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR HEAD-ON COLLISION INTO A DITCH. NEITHER THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK |
| 003213472 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Paint is chipping in front. paint all over the car is very easily chipped,scratched etc. i have never had a car with such a lousy paint job. |
| 003211256 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I HAD A 2002 MITS LANCER PURCHASE ON NOVEMBER 2001 HAS ONLY 14.800 MILES AND MY FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GONE . *JB |
| 002210945 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Vehicle requires extreme pedal pressure to stop. vehicle has a long extended stopping distance. does not matter if brakes are cold or hot. issue began |
| 002208542 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | PAINT CRACKS AND CHIPS EASILY; TREE SAP AND BIRD DROPPINGS EAT THE PAINT EVEN IF WASHED OFF THE SAME DAY; PAINT IS VERY THIN. *NLM |
| 003207978 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | I am having problems with the rear suspension of my 2002 mitsubishi lancer. service tells me that they have received a bulletin from mitsubishi |
| 002207817 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR WAS HIT ON SIDE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN DEATH OF PASSENGER. *NLM |
| 002207816 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR WAS HIT ON SIDE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN DEATH OF PASSENGER. *NLM |
| 0000200122 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | With the air condition on, the windows fogged up, which was believed to be from the outside of the windows, also the brake and accelerator pedal was |
| 0000200121 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | With the air condition on, the windows fogged up, which was believed to be from the outside of the windows, also the brake and accelerator pedal was |
| 002198959 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED... WHAT IS CAUSING HAS NOT BEEN FOUND... |
| 002194249 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While traveling about 65mph on the highway another vehicle lost control of the vehicle and hit her. the dual airbag didn't deploy. please provide |
| 0000186632 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NLM |
| 002174302 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | While adjusting the steering wheel the whole steering column collapsed into driver's lap while making a turn. mechanic stated adjuster was broken. |
| 0000165006 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED LIMIT APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.*AK |
| 0000102456 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | RIGHT & LEFT REAR END LINKS/WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. DT |
| 002100927 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | MR |
| 001086868 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | This noise hasn't gone away no matter which brand of oil filter or weight/brand of oil i use. the dealer says it's a normal characteristic of this |
| 0000102452 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | VEHICLE IS RUSTING AT FACTORY SEAMS/WELDS FOR FRONT FRAME RAILS & APRON. DT |
| 002230971 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 002230970 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | 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 |
| 003218505 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF, NUTS AND BOLTS BROKE AND THE SEAL CAME OFF. *AK |
| 002209021 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | PAINT CRACKS AND CHIPS EASILY; TREE SAP AND BIRD DROPPINGS EAT THE PAINT EVEN IF WASHED OFF THE SAME DAY; PAINT IS VERY THIN. *NLM |
| 002208296 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR WAS HIT ON SIDE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN DEATH OF PASSENGER. *NLM |
| 002208295 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR WAS HIT ON SIDE. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN DEATH OF PASSENGER. *NLM |
| 0000206579 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THEN EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *JB |
| 003206318 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Car accelerated to full throttle and took off while transmission was in park. local dealership mitsubishi of orange park jacksonville fla kept car for |
| 003205839 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Car accelerated to full throttle and took off while transmission was in park. local dealership mitsubishi of orange park jacksonville fla kept car for |
| 0000200594 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | With the air condition on, the windows fogged up, which was believed to be from the outside of the windows, also the brake and accelerator pedal was |
| 002199431 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED... WHAT IS CAUSING HAS NOT BEEN FOUND... |
| 002190354 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED WHILE SLOWING DOWN WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SURGE AND THE CAR TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *TS *NLM |
| 002189397 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Driver's side windows would fog up on the outside whenever the air conditioner is turned on. the problem can happen while vehicle is idling. a rental |
| 002189386 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Driver's side windows would fog up on the outside whenever the air conditioner is turned on. the problem can happen while vehicle is idling. a rental |
| 002188093 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CONSUMER STATES TRAVELLING APPROX 25-30MPH AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS |
| 002188082 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | CONSUMER STATES TRAVELLING APPROX 25-30MPH AND REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. TS |
| 0000186642 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NLM |
| 002178181 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION,NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK |
| 0000165016 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED LIMIT APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.*AK |
| 0000102461 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | LUG NUTS. DT |
| 0000102459 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | VEHICLE IS RUSTING AT FACTORY SEAMS/WELDS FOR FRONT FRAME RAILS & APRON. DT |
| 0000102455 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | PAINT CHIPS EASILY ON ANY PANEL. DT |
| 002101538 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Lower control arm on front passenger side of vehicle buckled under resulting in loss of steering control and the vehicle striking a curb at ~55 mph. |
| 002101537 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | Lower control arm on front passenger side of vehicle buckled under resulting in loss of steering control and the vehicle striking a curb at ~55 mph. |
| 002096324 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 0000088592 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | THIS ENGINE HAS PISTON SLAP AND VALVETRAIN NOISE ON COLD STARTS. THE DISTRICT REP REFUSES TO ALLOW THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK |
| 0000088585 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | THIS ENGINE HAS PISTON SLAP AND VALVETRAIN NOISE ON COLD STARTS. THE DISTRICT REP REFUSES TO ALLOW THE DEALER TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK |
| 001086875 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | This noise hasn't gone away no matter which brand of oil filter or weight/brand of oil i use. the dealer says it's a normal characteristic of this |
| 0000102457 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | SPRINGS IN SEAT ARE MAKING NOISE DUE TO RUSTING. |
| 0000102454 | MITSUBISHI | LANCER | 2002 | LUG NUTS. DT |
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