Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 0242A016 | 10/01/2002 | 10000287 | Partial welded panel replacement. *tt | 02/21/2003 | |
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637154 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-42b-001 describing welded panel replacement - service manual revision. *tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| 84 | 07/01/2002 | 636973 | Bulletin review tsb-02-42a-007 regarding body standard dimensions - body repair manual revision. *tt | 11/18/2002 | |
| 84 | 07/01/2002 | 636936 | Information on installing accessory spoiler. *tt | 11/15/2002 | |
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636827 | Information on installing the accessory spoiler. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| 0242A007 | 06/01/2002 | TSB0242A007 | 635125 | Subject regardng body standard dimensions - body repair manual revision. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| TSB0251004 | 04/01/2002 | TSB0251004 | 632189 | Subject regarding rear spoiler removal and installation. *tt | 07/11/2002 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 0242A015 | 09/01/2002 | 10000097 | Trunk lid adjustment and torsion bar removal - service manual revision. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 58000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2002 mitsuibishi lancer. the contact stated the climate control knob has broken in the vehicle. the contact is not able to use heat or the defroster in the vehicle due to the broken. the contact stated this is a safety issue during the cold weather and it effects the visibility. the contact stated the knob became very difficult to turn after purchasing the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer and the dealer stated the entire climate control unit needs to be replaced. the contact stated this is a manufacturer defect and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. the failure mileage was 580,000. jo | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 100500 | 1 | |
| I own a 2002 mitsubishi lancer (oz rally) that was purchased in 2002. during the last few months of 2009, i noticed my temperature control knob was becoming harder and harder to turn. on monday, march 1, 2010 it broke completely off, leaving a partial stub of plastic in the console and the remaining plastic inside the knob. i first went to two auto parts stores to see if they carried this replacement piece, and their personnel informed me i needed to have it repaired a mitsubishi dealership. i then went to the mitsubishi dealership to inquire about the problem. they informed me the part could not be replaced individually, but it would cost $311 to replace the entire console in addition to the $150 or more in labor costs. i refused to pay such an outlandish price, considering that my console was in perfectly working order. i only need the broken plastic mechanism replaced, nothing more. and paying approximately $500 to replace a plastic piece is ridiculous. after further research, i realized that this is a common problem with other lancer owners and the manufacturer should be informed of this defect. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| 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 or whenever bird droppings or tree sap come in contact, even if you clean it right off. i have never had such bad paintg. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2002 | 30000 | 1 | 06/29/2003 |
| 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 issue. i was told it needed bearings and bushings and parts are on back order. this is a 2002 lancer oz with 30000 miles this should not be happening to a car of this age. i am filing this complaint because i feel if there are two complaints on this site there are most certainly dozens more out there or more to come.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 180000 | ||
| To avoid contact with a deer i hit the brakes sliding into a utility pole causing significant front end damage to vehicle no air bags were deployed | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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 vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic determined that vehicle had been in a previous accident. vehicle could not be repaired due to bent chassis. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle is rusting at factory seams/welds for front frame rails & apron. dt | |||