- Worst Model Year:
- 2006
- Worst Complaint:
- radiator leaking
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Mitsubishi Lancer (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2006 Lancer for radiator leaking.
Worst Reported Problems with the Lancer
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#1: radiator leaking on the 2006 Lancer
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#2: paint chipping on the 2010 Lancer
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#3: dies while driving on the 2002 Lancer
Latest Owner Complaints About the Lancer
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chipped paint -- 2011 Lancer:
Regarding the 2011 Lancer,(under 30,000 KM's). The hood, trunk and doors are all chipped. It looks like crap. I love how Mitsubishi entices you with a "fantastic" warranty and in the end they can't deliver. This is by far the worst car I have ever owned. SO disappointed. And the Dealership ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 Lancer owners.
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paint chipping -- 2010 Lancer:
love my car but the only thing that disappoints me is this paint job, i dont know how mitsubishi would not notice this problem since every evo 10 owner i spoke with have the same issue. try to talk to dealer and they where not able to cover the paint job, dont know what to do now. i will try ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2010 Lancer owners.
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engine seal leak - leaking oil like sieve -- 2006 Lancer:
This was the really the first problem I had with the car. Went on a trip aprox. 250 kms away from home. Stopped to have a bite to eat, then stopped to get gas, as usual I pump my own gas...used the pay at the pump feature. I always check my oil every fill-up. The usual routine, pull the dipstick ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 Lancer owners.
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smells of gasoline -- 2008 Lancer:
in a hot environment and in a 2 hour ride in heavy traffic there is a smell of gas, very anoing, I'm not able to open the windows, or put the air condittioned because the smell get in the car, It's very annoing, I couldn't stop it with nothing, I send the car to the dealership and they haven't ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Lancer owners.
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transmission overheating -- 2008 Lancer:
It happens first on long trips around a 500 miles trip, it keeps happening and it was even in a 60 miles trips, so it was pretty annoying I had to pull over in the highway untill the transmition cool down and then I can continue my jurney, sometimes it tooks 5 minutes some other times 1 hour, ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Lancer owners.