- The problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
- The risk
- A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2016 for the lower arm. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 16.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Lancer Evolution year, for its age
#364 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I bought a 2004 lancer oz rally brand new, still drive it daily and I've always had this problem too. It was hard to turn to the heat and the knob broke off. I can't use the heat anymore because I can't get it to turn at all. I even tried using needle nose pliers (mine still has some of the white plastic part attached), which worked a few times but now I can't get it to turn at all. In 2006, when the knob broke off, I contacted the dealer where I bought the car from about the problem. They said it would cost...
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at least $800 to repair. I asked why, it's just a knob? They told me they had to take my whole dash apart to fix it and it was mostly labor costs. I can't afford to pay this for a faulty mechanism. I also couldn't use my defroster this morning and really needed it. I had to pull over to wipe my windows... Not safe mitsubishi!!!! Please recall this now!!! *Tr
I heard a squeaking noise coming from the back of my 2004 lancer ralliart. I had the rear sway bar replaced, and then I also had the struts replaced it was good for 2 days and now it is squeaking again. It is very frustrating since I had to pay alot of money to have it fixed and now it is squeaking again. *Tr
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: every year compared
All Lancer Evolution years2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2 | 1 | A | |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 182 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 80 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 61 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander | 52 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 14 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 6 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 5 | 3 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: lower arm (June 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), visibility & wipers (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 9, 2008 and the latest on December 17, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years have the most complaints?
2010 (79), 2008 (59), 2011 (45). See every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data