2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 24%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 24% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recall on takata inflators. There is no Mitsubishi dealer in rochester, mn. I am 95 years old and cannot drive out of rochester, mn. What should I do to get the inflator replaced?”
NHTSA complaint #11042094, filed 2017-11, 45,000 miles“Takata recall. Had original airbag replaced 2 yrs ago. Received a letter from Mitsubishi stating I needed to have it done again. I called customer service for Mitsubishi when I learned they no longer have a Mitsubishi dealership locally. I was advised at that time that the nearest dealership , in either direction, was 4-5 hours from where I live. I was advised that I needed to call all the mechanics in the area to find one that is certified by Mitsubishi! If I could find one and they were Mitsubishi certified, the work would be done and Mitsubishi would pay for it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11183694, filed 2019-03“I am an owner of two Mitsubishi cars; one bought new at a mits. Dealer in tucson, az 11 years ago and the other bought just a couple of months ago at a used car lot in tucson, az. Yesterday, I received an 'important safety recall' notice for both cars via mail. It's recommended to take care of the recall of the passenger air bag, that is described as causing serious injury or death. Yet, there is currently no local dealer where I live. Therefore, I called the phone number listed on the notice to address my concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726904, filed 2015-06“Dear administrator: there has been no accident....I am following instruction from letter. I recently received a letter notifying me of a safety recall regarding the passenger air bag inflater housing for 2004-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles. I currently still own a 2004 Lancer Mitsubishi and I am extremely concerned for the safety of any front seat occupants. Therefore, I immediately responded to the letter from Mitsubishi and followed your instructions. Unfortunately, the response that I received was shocking and quite frankly, ridiculous! …”
NHTSA complaint #10667830, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 2004 mitsubushi Lancer. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15v321000 (air bags), but the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10897711, filed 2016-08, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V220000Apr 5, 2018Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
- 17V569000Sep 14, 2017Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2004–2006
Related service bulletins
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- 11017996Apr 11, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Ohio…
- 11017995Apr 11, 2025This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with…
- 11012589Dec 9, 2024This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social media campaign targeting vehicle owners with open Takata recalls.
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- 11006079Jul 15, 2024This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 50% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 5 | 22% |
| 2014 | 5 | 31% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 | 16 | 43% |
| 2005 | 10 | 42% |
| 2004 | 19 | 24% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 23 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
22 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology