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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Visibility
21
Airbags
17
Powertrain
7
Engine
7
Suspension
5
Other
5
Speed Control
5
Electrical
4

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 2, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ...
Apr 18, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S COO...
Sep 12, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE HEATER KNOB WON'T MOVE TO HEAT ON MY 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER CAUSING NO HEAT TO COME FROM THE HEA...
Mar 8, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HOOK THE VEHICLE UP TO A MACHIN...
Aug 15, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI PURCHASED A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART SEDAN AND PAID IT OFF IN FULL UPON RECIEPT OF THE VEHI...
May 31, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHENEVER DRIVING, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS ACCELERATING OVER 2500 RPM'S. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY, IT CA...
Nov 7, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE MAKES TICKING SOUND WHEN FIRST STARTED. SOUNDS LIKE OIL IS NOT GETTING THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE,...

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