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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Lancer Wagon model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
21
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    2
  • Suspension
    2

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    2
  • Suspension
    2

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

See all 1 recalls for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon

Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 21

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 21 bulletins for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon

What 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Suspension · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Airbags · 83,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. The contact stated that the SRS air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer were it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag inflator was defective and needed to be replaced. Prior to the failure, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · NV

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v321000 (air bags) and 16v458000 (suspension). The parts needed were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs. The dealer indicated that they ordered the parts; however, the contact later found out that the dealer failed to order the parts. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/19/17

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Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon, close to a typical Lancer Wagon model year.

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

Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).

How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon have?

1 recall, covering suspension.

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