2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 1% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle independently stopped on a train track. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the subframe, steering control arm, and tie rod failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10928485, filed 2016-11, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This 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.
- 10026795Oct 1, 2008Mitsubishi: a tie rod free play check has been added to the applicable service manuals.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 13% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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