repaired · 2018 Q2
Control arm: lower arm
Risk. A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer WagonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-458 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Air bags
2Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Lancer Wagon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lancer Wagon median. How we score
'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Lancer Wagon owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER WAGON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA 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…
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