2002 Mitsubishi Lancer: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 148 complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 7,142
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2012
2
2011
1
2008
2
2006
1
2005
1
2003
4
2002
6

What owners say

Filed Dec 11, 2008 · Brakes · 5,840 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced several failures regarding the brake system. While applying the brakes, she heard a clicking noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they tightened the suspension steering. One year later, while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes began to squeak and fail. The vehicle was returned to the dealer for inspection and they found no failures with the brake system. Two years later, while driving various speeds, the contact heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the front brakes had a ten percent loss in braking power. The front brakes were replaced. Six months later, while backing up the vehicle, she heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they resurfaced both rear drums. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, no repairs were made under the warranty. The failure mileage was 5,840 and current mileage was 66,000. Updated 12/22/08 *cn updated 12/29/08.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Brakes · 42,000 miles · TX

In 2003 I bought a 2002 mitsubishi lancer from a mitsubishi dealer. The car had approximately 25,000 miles on it and had the original brakes. In december 2004 I took the car to the dealer for an oil change and was told the brakes needed to be replaced. I had the work done and the car had approximately 42,000 miles on it and it was now on it's second set of brakes. In april 2006 I noticed the brakes were squeaking ,and took the car to a brake repair shop. They said the car did need new brakes but also of the two front rotors one was marginal for being turned, and the other was below specifications. It needed to be replaced. Also one of the calipers was not releasing properly so the brake essentially stayed on, and there were black heat marks on the rotor. The car had approximately 75,000 miles on it, and it was now on its third set of brakes. I had the brake pads replaced. Also took all the parts that had been replaced and went to the mitsubishi dealer that I had purchased the car from, and where the first set of brakes had been replaced. At the dealer they refused to remove all the components. It was difficult to see what I had been shown at the brake shop. The service manager stated that there was no problem and the only thing agreed upon was that the rotors needed to be replaced. A week later I took the car back to the brake shop and had the rotors replaced. I contacted mitsubishi motors by phone and asked if there were any recalls on the brakes and was told no. I wrote to mitsubishi motors north american corporate office, and received a reply stating they do not deal with technical questions but I should contact the local mitsubishi dealer. I told them in the letter that I had done that already. These brake jobs have been expensive, especially the last one where the rotors had to be replaced. I feel that mitsubishi has been very unhelpful with this complaint. *jb *ak

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Acceleration, Suspension · 500 miles · OH

On 5 occasions now when I hit the brakes to slow down the engine accelerates on it's own revving extremely loud. If I don't put the car in park and turn off the ignition it feels like it will take off and cause a severe accident. I bought this car brand new and this first occurred about 6 months after buying the vehicle. I brought it to the dealership and they found nothing wrong. I continued to drive vehicle and a few months later happened again. It happens sporadically but when it happens it is quite scary. Now my service engine light is on and autozone printed me a receipt that indicated there is a malfunction in the turbine speed sensor. I am going to give this a try and hope it resolves my issue. It seems this has been a malfunction since they sold me the vehicle. I am very disappointed with this vehicle.. The vehicle also has issues with the rear suspension.. It sounds like I am driving an huge school bus... It squeaks and sometimes sounds like the back end is going to fall apart...

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · MD

1- gears began to grind, then became impossible to engage gears at all 2- clutch slave cylinder went bad under normal driving conditions 3- slave cylinder went bad causing clutch to go bad- $1200 repair with only 55k miles (((not covered under warranty))).

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Brakes · CA

While driving at unknown speed consumer depressed the brakes and heard a grinding noise. Consume inspected vehicle, and noticed black dust covering the rims. Vehicle was serviced by dealership six times. Technician replaced rotor cap, pins,shims, an dbrake pads.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 7,142 miles · CA

The brakes wore out prematurely. The part was replaced three times, but the problem continued exists. *ak the vehicle left black oil spots on the garage ground near all four tires the consumer was told it was from excess factory over coating. The brakes squealed continuously, the front brake pads wore out prematurely and a nail was in the sidewall of the rear tire and couldn't be repaired because to the front and rear struts needed to be replaced due to leakage, however the consumer was getting different opinions regarding the struts. The consumer felt that there was something wrong with the calipers and or brake design which caused the brakes to prematurely wear out. *scc the consumer was told the tires needed to be replaced