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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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 Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2014POWER TRAINA RECALL WAS ISSUED IN 2005 FOR A POTENTIAL ISSUE IN THE POWER TRAIN. THE RECALL STATED THAT IF THE ...
Jun 24, 2012POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREJUST LEFT A AUTO CAR WASH AND WITHIN ABOUT TWO MINUTES SMOKE RISES FROM THE CENTER FLOOR CONSOLE. I...
Jul 1, 2011POWER TRAINHYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM DEGRADATION AND FAILURE. MANUAL SHIFTING BECAME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO T...
Jun 12, 2010POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHT WIRES GET SHORTER?... AND THE LIGHTS BURN OUT ALL THE TIME DUE TO FAULTY WIRING... WHY...
Aug 15, 2005POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S APP SENSOR WENT OUT, WHICH CAUSED THE V...
Dec 29, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CLUTCH POPPED, AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS. DEALER WILL REPAIR...
Oct 1, 2004POWER TRAINVEHICLE DOES NOT ALWAYS WANT TO SHIFT INTO FIRST. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS YOU ARE UNABLE TO ...

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