2002 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 91 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer | Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 25 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 19 |
| Power Train | 22 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 7 |
| Suspension | 15 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 7 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.