Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that the colors on the instrument panel changed from orange to yellow erroneously. The contact stated that when the panel changed to yellow, the tire service warning light would also illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told to change the tires from air to nitrogen gas. The contact performed the switch as instructed but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the vehicle was test driven for 80 miles however, the warning light did not illuminate. The dealer replaced the tire sensors as a precaution but the tire service warning light continued to illuminate intermittently. The failure mileage was 16,816 and the current mileage was 16,900. ..updated 12/11/12 *bf updated 12/12/12*js updated 12/14/12*lj updated 12/18/2012
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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback 36
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- 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 Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
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- This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- This is a letter sent to dealers, to inform them that the temporary investigation of Supplemental...
- This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for modifying the wiring...
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Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback reliable?
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What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback have?
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