I bought a 2004 lancer oz rally brand new, still drive it daily and I've always had this problem too. It was hard to turn to the heat and the knob broke off. I can't use the heat anymore because I can't get it to turn at all. I even tried using needle nose pliers (mine still has some of the white plastic part attached), which worked a few times but now I can't get it to turn at all. In 2006, when the knob broke off, I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from about the problem. They said it would cost at least $800 to repair. I asked why, it's just a knob? They told me they had to take my whole dash apart to fix it and it was mostly labor costs. I can't afford to pay this for a faulty mechanism. I also couldn't use my defroster this morning and really needed it. I had to pull over to wipe my windows... Not safe mitsubishi!!!! Please recall this now!!!
The worst 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load...
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of...
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd...
- This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State...
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with...
- This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers informing then MMNA has put together a new...
- This TSB provides the addition of Hood Air Outlet Maintenance Procedure due to a change in suppliers
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
What 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I heard a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 2004 lancer ralliart. I had the rear sway bar replaced, and then I also had the struts replaced it was good for 2 days and now it is squeaking again. It is very frustrating since I had to pay alot of money to have it fixed and now it is squeaking again.
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Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, close to a typical Lancer Evo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo have?
No recalls on record.
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