Mitsubishi Lancer 2006
Model Lancer made in 2006 by Mitsubishi got 21 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2, 2.4.
Model 2006
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 25/31/28 | 27.9677/40.1019/32.3761 | Regular | 1178 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 27/34/30 | 30.0093/43.4907/34.874 | Regular | 1099 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 22/29/25 | 24.7359/37.5361/29.2198 | Regular | 1320 | COMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 23/29/26 | 25.7497/37.3507/29.9334 | Regular | 1270 | COMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E064000 | TRADESONIC | E (Equipment) | 4029 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | 571 | 108 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to tradesonic aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E023000 | ANZO USA, INC. | E (Equipment) | 292000 | 05/09/2006 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/13/2006 | 03/14/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket headlamp assemblies manufactured by anzo and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 09E025000 | DOPE, INC. | E (Equipment) | 42540 | 07/28/2009 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/2009 | 05/11/2009 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0513011 | 10/01/2005 | 10017672 | Corrected dtc p2100 & p2101 set conditions & elimination of dtcs p2102 & p2103 - service manual revision. *tt | 11/18/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0711001 | 01/01/2007 | 10021291 | Hard to start engine. dtc p0340 (and p0335). could be due to abnormal wear to the camshaft position sensor. *kb | 04/02/2007 | |
| 0613005 | 04/01/2006 | 10019921 | Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions. *tt | 05/16/2006 | |
| 0613007 | 04/01/2006 | 10019920 | Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0134 and/or p0154 (heated oxygen sensor circuit no activity detected) to set in the pcm during engine warm-up. pcm reprogramming for dtc | 05/16/2006 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-09-35-006 | 05/01/2009 | 10030330 | Mitsubishi: abs hydraulic unit bracket torque spec. changed; service manual revision. to provide corrected tightening torque specifications for the abs hydraulic unit mounting bracket fasteners. *pe | 09/21/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 0613009 | 04/01/2006 | 10019927 | The mil may come on and dtc p0171 system too lean may set in the pcm. *tt | 05/16/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 137 | 05/01/2007 | 10021743 | Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb | 06/18/2007 | |
| 0613006 | 07/01/2006 | 0613006 | 10020043 | Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0335 and/or p0340 (crankshaft or camshaft position sensor circuit) to set in the pcm. *tt | 07/10/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 0535004 | 10/01/2005 | 10017674 | Brake disc thickness service specification & run-out corrections - service manual revision. *tt | 11/18/2005 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||||
| TSB-08-37-006 | 10/01/2008 | 10026795 | Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe | 12/17/2008 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-08-37-006 | 10/01/2008 | 10026795 | Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals. *pe | 12/17/2008 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||||
| 0534002 | 12/01/2005 | 0534002R | 10017673 | Rear lower arm pillow ball bushing replacement - service manual revision. *tt | 11/18/2005 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 0555004 | 12/01/2005 | 10018940 | Insufficient heater performance. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/18/2007 | 600 | 1 | 03/07/2007 |
| Air bags failed to deploy in extreme accident and rollover! 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution - i have pictures! vehicle hit curb, split telephone pole, knocked down streetlight, street sign. 3 foot impact on side, all parts of car struck- no airbag deplyment; numerous injuries! driver has broken pelvis. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/18/2007 | 600 | 1 | 03/07/2007 |
| Air bags failed to deploy in extreme accident and rollover! 2006 mitsubishi lancer evolution - i have pictures! vehicle hit curb, split telephone pole, knocked down streetlight, street sign. 3 foot impact on side, all parts of car struck- no airbag deplyment; numerous injuries! driver has broken pelvis. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/26/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Headlights keep failing. was pulled over after having just replaced a bulb and notified the bulb was out again. blamed the shop that replaced the bulb, and had them put in another. then when driving a long distance drive, as i began to get dark, another motorist flashed me to notify me that i did not have headlights on, even though they were in the on position. both low beams had gone out and would only work on high beams. i was lucky that the motorist notified me, and that the lights did not blow after dark while i was driving. this is a huge safety concern. took to shop, diagnostic was run and 1st thought was the ecu for headlights, ordered part, installed and 30 seconds after running lights, blew the new ecu part. currently only 1 headlight works, and only on high beams. sometimes it does not work even on high beams. if unplugged & plugged back in, only then will it work, but only on high beams. there is some sort of electrical malfunction, but mechanics have been unable to determine the problem. taking back again monday 4/27 for another attempt to find the problem. in the meantime, i continue to have to drive an unsafe vehicle, when circumstances require me to drive after dark. all mitzubishi dealers & service in my town have gone out of business and the closest dealer is 2 hours away. i cannot afford to 1. take the time to drive it down. 2. get a rental car while they try to figure out the problem. i have purchased numerous bulbs prior to knowing there was an electrical issue, and have spent hundreds of dollars on diagnostics & attempted repairs. none of the other electrical components of the car have failed. only the headlights. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Removed foot from accelerator to begin braking for yellow light while driving approx. 25 mph, as soon as i applied the brakes, the car surged forward as if at full throttle and did not stop accelerating until the impact from the collision. the sudden, unexpected acceleration happened two times before, each time right after i lifted my foot from the accelerator to begin braking. the accelerator had not (not) been fully depressed prior to the unexpected acceleration in any of the above incidents. attempt to brake before collision was unsuccessful;i had recently replaced front brake pads again (after 5,000 miles) because right front brake caliper was not releasing, right pads | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/26/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| Headlights keep failing. was pulled over after having just replaced a bulb and notified the bulb was out again. blamed the shop that replaced the bulb, and had them put in another. then when driving a long distance drive, as i began to get dark, another motorist flashed me to notify me that i did not have headlights on, even though they were in the on position. both low beams had gone out and would only work on high beams. i was lucky that the motorist notified me, and that the lights did not blow after dark while i was driving. this is a huge safety concern. took to shop, diagnostic was run and 1st thought was the ecu for headlights, ordered part, installed and 30 seconds after running lights, blew the new ecu part. currently only 1 headlight works, and only on high beams. sometimes it does not work even on high beams. if unplugged & plugged back in, only then will it work, but only on high beams. there is some sort of electrical malfunction, but mechanics have been unable to determine the problem. taking back again monday 4/27 for another attempt to find the problem. in the meantime, i continue to have to drive an unsafe vehicle, when circumstances require me to drive after dark. all mitzubishi dealers & service in my town have gone out of business and the closest dealer is 2 hours away. i cannot afford to 1. take the time to drive it down. 2. get a rental car while they try to figure out the problem. i have purchased numerous bulbs prior to knowing there was an electrical issue, and have spent hundreds of dollars on diagnostics & attempted repairs. none of the other electrical components of the car have failed. only the headlights. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Removed foot from accelerator to begin braking for yellow light while driving approx. 25 mph, as soon as i applied the brakes, the car surged forward as if at full throttle and did not stop accelerating until the impact from the collision. the sudden, unexpected acceleration happened two times before, each time right after i lifted my foot from the accelerator to begin braking. the accelerator had not (not) been fully depressed prior to the unexpected acceleration in any of the above incidents. attempt to brake before collision was unsuccessful;i had recently replaced front brake pads again (after 5,000 miles) because right front brake caliper was not releasing, right pads | |||
| 05/06/2008 | 1700 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi lancer. the brake pedal does not work properly during deceleration. while driving 10 mph, the contact turned into a driveway to park the vehicle and the brakes failed. the vehicle would not stop and crashed into a building. a police report was failed. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop, but they had not provided any information as to the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 1,700. updated 06/09/08 *bf | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 08/21/2007 | 19131 | 3 | |
| Tl*the contact rented a 2006 mitsubishi lancer. the contact stated that the wheels on the vehicle would not turn when the steering wheel was turned. he believed that the rack and pinion was the cause of failure. the failure occurred all three days that the vehicle was rented. the purchase date and speed were unknown. the current mileage was 19,282 and failure mileage was 19,131. updated 09/19/07 *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 4500 | 1 | 07/01/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a gravel road with the active center differential stability control engaged, upon entering onto a paved roadway, the vehicle was difficult to control, and crashed into nearby parked farming equipment without warning. there were no injuries sustained. the vehicle sustained moderate body damage. the police were not alerted. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/13/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Removed foot from accelerator to begin braking for yellow light while driving approx. 25 mph, as soon as i applied the brakes, the car surged forward as if at full throttle and did not stop accelerating until the impact from the collision. the sudden, unexpected acceleration happened two times before, each time right after i lifted my foot from the accelerator to begin braking. the accelerator had not (not) been fully depressed prior to the unexpected acceleration in any of the above incidents. attempt to brake before collision was unsuccessful;i had recently replaced front brake pads again (after 5,000 miles) because right front brake caliper was not releasing, right pads | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SELMA | SELMA MITSUBISHI | 559-896-5000 | |
| IN | FORT WAYNE | 46805 | DARAHAMGEL AUTO SALES | 260471-3109 |
| MD | ANNAPOLS | 21401 | FITZGERALD AUTO MALL |