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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
28
Fuel economy
19mpg

The worst 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems

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Recalls 1

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported June 23, 2016 · 194,674 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.

Recall number 16V458000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 28

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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.0L 4‑cyl4WD162319
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Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?

1 recall, covering suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

Official estimates for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, 4WD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.

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