2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 6% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The HVAC(knobs on the dash for AC unit) temperature knob has broken off. In the previous months it became increasingly more difficult to turn from hot to cold. Checking online I located a temporary fix involving reaching under the dash near the gas pedal and pull/pushing the flap that control warm/cold. Not being able to actively change the temperature is a hazard in florida as we can suddenly change from sunny 'windows down' weather to torrential downpours with windows fogged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10321620, filed 2010-03, 65,000 miles“Front internal bolt on k frame for the front a arm bolt broke free know way to fix this with out cutting a hole into the k frame . Did this going down the road .”
NHTSA complaint #10928679, filed 2016-11, 182,000 miles“On the panel that controls temperature my knobs are either broken or sticking. I bought the car used and only the heat worked. Now a year later the heat/cold knob is broken off. The knob that controls the vents sticks and I have to hold it while trying to defrost my front and side windows. I went on the internet and found this is a common occurrence and don't understand while the temperature control panel hasn't been a recall issue. It makes driving an issue in various temperature changes. Thankfully the back window defrost is a button not a knob.”
NHTSA complaint #10746002, filed 2015-08“2004 Mitsubishi lance customer has concerns about the dash design. ***cc the consumers daughter was involved in an accident where a jeep grand cherokee hit her. There was a very long, large piece of the plastic decorative dashboard that the consumer believed acted like a whip which came from the passengers side of the car and struck the consumers daughter in the head.”
NHTSA complaint #10182672, filed 2007-02Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
- 10210124Mar 18, 2022This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with Alabama addresses printed on an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency letterhead…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 | 6 | 26% |
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 | 17 | 9% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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