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2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer has 9 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

Visibility
23
Airbags
23
Engine
22
Powertrain
18
Brakes
16
Steering
12
Suspension
12
Other
9
Speed Control
6
Structure
4
Electrical
4

9

Complaints

1

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Other Recalls

04V428000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BIL...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 14, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL TANK IS LEAKING FROM THE SEAM. MOST OF THE FUEL IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXH...
Feb 5, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERSLAVE CYLINDER INTERNAL AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THES...
Dec 8, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESCATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATING EMISSIONS RECALL. SECOND IS THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE F...
Aug 22, 2006EQUIPMENTA TIRE BLEW OUT ON A 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE, THE JACK COLLAPSED...
Apr 21, 2005FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS TANK FILLER TUBE IS LEAKING GAS, HARD TO FILL, SETS OFF THE SERVICE LIGHT.
Jan 27, 2003UNKNOWN OR OTHERPAINT IS CHIPPING IN FRONT. PAINT ALL OVER THE CAR IS VERY EASILY CHIPPED,SCRATCHED ETC. I HAVE NEVE...
Sep 30, 2002UNKNOWN OR OTHERMR
Sep 1, 2002UNKNOWN OR OTHERPAINT CRACKS AND CHIPS EASILY; TREE SAP AND BIRD DROPPINGS EAT THE PAINT EVEN IF WASHED OFF THE SAM...
Jan 1, 1970UNKNOWN OR OTHERPAINT CHIPS EASILY ON ANY PANEL. DT

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