2002 Mitsubishi Lancer: check engine light

Filed Jul 24, 2011 · Engine · 122,592 miles · WA

Own a 2002 mitsubishi lancer, code p0421, showed after failure of emissions test. I called mitsubishi motors after finding this code was for a recall in aug. 05 emr-05-001/003, an emission recall on the catalytic converter, "may have experienced damage to the warm-up cat converter and subsequent illumination of the service engine soon lamp." mitsubishi informed me this recall was an extended warranty recall to replace the catalytic converter but that it expired in 2006, also, that it extended the warranty to 8 yrs or 100,000 mi. I explained to them I had not been notified of any recalls on this car. They informed me it was my fault for not informing them I was the owner, so I could be notified. However, the federal safety agency says owners are notified through registration records. They later stated they had sent me a recall notice in aug. 2005. I never received a recall notice on any of the three recalls for my car. This car hit 100,000 mi on 5/10/2008 which was before the 8yr limit. The service engine light intermittently started to flash 2/5/2010, at 122592 miles, still before the 8yr limit. We thought it was the gas cap not screwed on all the way because it didn't illuminate continuously until 06/2011. Mitsubishi has refused to replace the cat, because the car is now over 100,000 miles and the 8yr limit, of the extended warranty. We have performed a tune-up of the engine, oil change, belt replacement, valve gasket replacement, and fluid flush to help remedy the situation. The fan control, and PCM reflash were performed per the other two recalls for this vehicle.

Filed Oct 25, 2010 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · UT

1) the check engine light came on after 130,000 miles. Had it checked out and it required a new catalytic converter. 2) the temperature control knob broke off. It seems like both of these problems are common in mitsubishi lancers.

Filed Apr 16, 2010 · Engine · 97,000 miles · NJ

Defective cat. Recall is still open but mitsubishi refuses to fix the problem. Dealers are instructed to clear the code (reflash PCM) but light will come back because defective cat needs to be replaced. This is the original cause of the recall. Vehicle is out of warrenty, so the will not replace the cat. If the cat was still under warrenty and the check engine light was on, they would replace it. We are the original owners and never recieved the recall notice. We have spent a fortune trying to get the light off in order to get through inspection, not knowing of the source and the recall. What is the point of the recall if they don't fix the problem? They just cover it up by reflashing the computer. The fact is, our car has a defective cat. We were never notified of the recall. We cannot pass inspection without replacing the defective cat that caused a recall.vehicle's engine over-compensates for bad o2 reading causing sudden acceleration. Mitsubishi refuses to fix the problem.

Filed Jan 28, 2009 · Engine · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to the catalytic converter. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000 and current mileage was 247,000. Updated 03/09/09. *lj the consumer stated before the recall was performed she didn't have any problems. The consumer stated the dealer unnecessary repairs to her vehicle and would like reimbursement. Updated 03/11/09.

Filed Nov 30, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 207,908 miles · CA

1/ at about 207000 miles check engine light came on. Dealers diagnosis and 2 other repair shops : catalytic converter has to be replaced. Cost for this job: $ 1500. I did not replace catalytic converter and was performing normally. This happened first time in my life, that catalytic converter gives up during the life of the car. 2/ at 246,570 miles while vehicle was on, would not go into gear. Dealers diagnosis: car needs clutch assembly and resurface flywheel and clutch slave cylinder. Cost for this repair: about 1,200 plus tax again 1st time happened to me that car needs clutch assembly work with slave cylinder during the live of the car. 4/ while they checked the car for gear problem they recommended to me to replace timing belt: cost $ 723 plus tax and replacing valve cover gasket: cost $ 264 plus tax I believe they ripping people off, because while replacing timing belt they have to remove valve cover and they should not charge 2x for removing valve cover. This was estimated by mitsubishi-mazda dealership in san bernardino, ca. I'm questioning their prices and ability to properly diagnose and do this repairs based on the statements they made and their prices. After every time this car is serviced at mitsubishi dealer this car have more problems: screws missing, broken parts, engine check light comes on. I need from mitsubishi motor of north america inc. List of good repair facilities where the car can be repaired not sabotaged, where they have knowledgeable technician not monkeys. I had a few cars, but never happened that catalytic converter or clutch needed to be replaced during the life of the car, or I had to spent few thousand of $$ for repairs while maintaining the car properly during it's life.

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 7,599 miles · NJ

June 17, 2003 to: peruzzi mitsubishi attention: [xxx] 165 lincoln hwy fairless hills, pa 19030 dear [xxx], we purchased a mitsubishi lancer in september 2002 from peruzzi mitsubishi, located at 165 lincoln hwy, fairless hills, pa 19030. At the time of purchase the vehicle had 2,074 miles on it. When I asked, the salesman told us that the vehicle was brand new and the miles were from using the car at the dealership as a demonstration car. Since then the vehicle has been back to the dealer three separate times for service. It was driven in on one occasion and towed in twice. The dates of service are as follows 02/25/03, 06/09/03 and 06/17/03. The problem has always been the same, the car stalls out, the service engine light comes on and it will not start again. This vehicle has stalled several times in traffic, causing my fiance to fear driving it. Also, between oil changes (every 3,000 miles) the car looses between one and one half quarts of oil. When I asked the service department to check this problem I was told, all three times, that this is normal oil loss. To the best of my knowledge they have still not checked for oil leaks. On 6/18/2003, after being told by the service department that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, I decided to check into the vehicle's history. I used carfax.com and found some very disturbing news. My vehicle has had at least three previous owners and is not the brand new car I was lead to believe. It started out in pleasantville nj, and then it was registered in arizona, where it was sold at auction with 1,902 miles on it and finally ended up at peruzzi mitsubishi, where we purchased it. I feel that this vehicle was sold to us under false pretenses, and that peruzzi mitsubishi is responsible for either replacing the vehicle with a brand new one or giving us our money back. Thank you for your help in resolving this matter as quickly as possible. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).