Vehicle stalls intermittently.
The worst 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Problems by type
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
What 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer owners say
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Questions about the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
Is the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer, fewer than a typical Lancer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Mitsubishi Lancer have bad engine?
The Mitsubishi Lancer model years with the most engine complaints are 2009 (27 complaints), 2002 (22 complaints) and 2010 (21 complaints).
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