2002 Mitsubishi Lancer suspension problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There has no been an incident yet. The vehicle rattles in the front end, exactly where the recalled part is at. I took it to the licensed dealership that I was told was qualified to replace the part and they refused to replace it claiming that the vehicle is too rusty and they don't want to lift it…”
filed Apr 2, 2020
“I received a recall notice for my vehicle january 2017. I've been trying to make an appointment at transittowne mitsubishi at 7428 transit rd. Williamsville, n.y. 14221. They do not answer their phone or emails.”
filed Feb 28, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross…Campaign 16V458000 · Jun 23, 2016
Suspension problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Lancer | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Lancer | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 Lancer | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Lancer | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Lancer | 23 | 25% |
| 2006 Lancer | 9 | 24% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 6 | 8% |
| 2003 Lancer | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.