Mitsubishi Lancer grinding brakes problems

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Suspension · 164,550 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, she heard abnormal loud grinding sounds coming from underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that her mother had informed her that she had seen an unknown part hanging underneath the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that she would need to take the vehicle to their location for recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V458000 (Suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,550.

Filed Dec 1, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Tuesday, 11/27/18, morning my car (100,00 total miles driven) started to make a periodic squeaking noise while driving on the freeway to work. I then took it to an auto repair shop that same morning to have it checked. They said that the problem was coming from my drive belt and pulleys. They referred me to the following link: https://www.cars.com/recalls/mitsubishi-lancer-2008/. According to this website, my car has a recall for the drive belt and pulleys. So I went on mitsubishi's recall website to put in my vid number, but it was showing that my car does not qualify for the recall. So I proceeded to have the auto repair shop repair my car according to the recall instructions shown on the website that he referred me to, which involves replacing the drive belt, pulleys, and drive belt tensioner. It seemed to have fixed the problem, but the next day (11/28) on my back home from work, I started hearing another noise after coming off the freeway. I noticed that my drive belt had been torn. Please refer to the attached picture. So I contacted the auto repair shop to look into it again. They have replaced the drive belt again, but recommended that I try to contact mitsubishi again. According to them, the symptoms match the information in the recall, but again, mitsubishi's website says that my car does not qualify for this recall. Prior to this event, I had my drive belt and battery replaced. Is mitsubishi in no way responsible for this? I do not recall receiving a letter back in 2014 about any recall, but I may not be remembering correctly. Is it possible to see the history of recalls that were done on my car? Thank you, (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Transmission · 220,000 miles · CA

Have done transmission oil change ask requested in manual, however if its a hot day and you do 65 the transmission begins to grind, then it slow you down. It actually tells you to slow down, we usually have to stop for 5 minutes before we can get going again. I am giving today's date but it begin last year may of 2016

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 28,000 miles · NY · crash

Received vehicle at 10km, after 2 oil changes, at 16000km miliege dropped from 700km on a tank of gas to 300km tank of gas. At 24000km heavy transmission and engine noises occurred. Gears slipping out while accelerating causing rpms to shoot up to 6000-7000 while vehicle not moving. Timing belt and pulleys not working properly causing to much engine noise. Metal grinding and whistling sound coming from under carriage of vehicle. Rear differential and cv joint problem. Reported problem to dealership and techincians each time I go in. Their response is its just tire noise and your vehicle is running smoothly each time. Now at 68,000 km, rear differential is gone, engine barely holding up, suspension on driver side is is lower than passenger side. Wheel bearing noises present. 4x4 awc system isn't working. Vehicle is dragging and is at quarter efficiency. On time with service and oil change, keep bringing up same complaints and reported back that its just tire noise. All 4 tires changes, brakes changed and rotors. Now that things are breaking down. Dealership at bank street mitsubishi denies doing any negligence over the course of 4 years and saying our techs wouldn't have missed those problems. Vehicle taken to 6 local mechanics and all reporting same problem, taken to other mitsubishi dealerships and reported negligence on technicians and mechanics from bank street mitsubishi that these issues should have been done in the past since they are defects. Called mitsubishi canada. Manager there says our techs are one of the best at that location. Now they want to void warranty due to their mistakes since parts need to be replaced. Service manager doesn't want high invoice bills. While repairing parts, techs damaging others. And not reporting it. Making costumers pay for techs mistakes. Issue still on going. Manager and techs avoiding accountability for their actions.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Steering · 4,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a turn, a squeaking noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer six times for the same malfunction. The technician was unable to locate or duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2012 · Transmission · PA

Bought this car brand new only had it a little over a month,service engine light comes on,dealer told me it was misfiring and fixed. 2 weeks later service engine light comes on again, called and made appt. Next day I am driving down the highway and hear a loud grinding noise,transmission blew. And to top it off manufacture won't cover warranty because evidentially I was racing and doing burnouts,which wasn't the case at all. This car definitely has defects. Even if I was beating it and doing what I was accused of I highly doubt the trans would of blew that fast. I was never told why the service engine light came on the 2nd time but was told that the trans wouldn't make it come on which is untrue.

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))).