2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 148 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, 4% of the 148 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank is leaking from the seam. Most of the fuel is on the passenger side directly above the exhaust pipe. Fuel can be smelled all around the vehicle and inside the car”
NHTSA complaint #10916246, filed 2016-10, 110,000 miles“1) the check engine light came on after 130,000 miles. Had it checked out and it required a new catalytic converter. 2) the temperature control knob broke off. It seems like both of these problems are common in Mitsubishi lancers.”
NHTSA complaint #10362250, filed 2010-10, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that she can fill up her gas tank one day and, before the week is out, the vehicle needs to be refueled. Periodically, the contact smells gasoline in her vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 40,000 and failure mileage was 17.”
NHTSA complaint #10220911, filed 2008-03, 17 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
26 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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