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Major Problems with Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2004, for instance, is the worst year for the Lancer Sportback. Older Lancer Sportback vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback problems by years

Worst Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems

VISIBILITY/WIPER
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback May 4, 2016 Mileage: 184790 miles

Etacs failure. loss of ability to signal turns, loss of wiper function below highest setting, loss of rear wiper, loss of daytime running light, loss of high beams, loss of wiper fluid control. loss of function came on suddenly, mis spring 2016 returned intermittently over summer, then failed completely beginning of october. a recall for this exact same issue has been released for my vehicle type of a later year., but my car is not included in the current recall

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback December 4, 2010 Mileage: 104000 miles

I own a 2004 mitsubishi lancer sportback. the heater and cooling control knob for interior heating and cooling will not change over from air conditioning to heat. in the area that i live it is very cold in the winter months ( 20 - 30 degrees). according to research i have done on this issue it is s known issue at mitsubishi. this is a safety hazard due to the heating system not working to defrost my windshield when needed and no heat. if mitsubishi knows this is an issue then why is there not ...

DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback July 20, 2005

My heat and cooling control sticks and it hard to turn the knob from cold to heat and heat to cold. the piece finally broke 3 on 11/12/11. the unit now has to be changed under the dashboard which i am unable to do while driving, when my windows are foggy i have to drive with them been foggy if it is not in the right position. it appears to be a known issue with mitis. since i see many issues with this online. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), ...

What is the most common problem with Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

Overall the worst problem with Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Lancer Sportback years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 BODY 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 AIR BAGS 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.