2002 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicle speed control problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was going to the gas station to get gas and car accelerated on it's own. Then engine seized. There was no power steering then. Ran into a ditch. Car started smoking from engine. I didn't know there were recalls on these cars or I wouldn't have bought one. Biggest pain I've ever owned! The engine is…”
filed Aug 14, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph; approached a traffic stop light. The engine began to rev; and vehicle lunged forward. During braking there was difficulty to stop the vehicle. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. The…”
filed Mar 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Lancer | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 Lancer | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 Lancer | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 Lancer | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Lancer | 3 | 8% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 Lancer | 7 | 4% |
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.