2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER

3 recalls, 3 complaints - 90 TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, ... Read more

Consequence

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repa... Read more

194,674 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured June 29, 2005, to June 19, 2007, equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-002.

38,628 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1

Incident date: Nov 28, 2015

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THE HEATER WILL NOT HEAT VEHICLE.

Incident date: Nov 28, 2015

HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. THE HEATER WILL NOT HEAT VEHICLE.

Incident date: Nov 24, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V752000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD N... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	29.0	25.0	Regular	$2,450
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	31.0	26.0	Regular	$2,350

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER

90 manufacturer communications from 47 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	23
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
100000 POWER TRAIN	6
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	5
200000 WHEELS	4

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Alabama addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recal

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Florida addresses to inform of open T

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Nevada addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from USAA, notification letters on USAA letterhead are being sent to vehicle owners insured by USAA to inform them of open Takata recalls.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New Mexico addresses to inform of open Takata recalls

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Massachusetts addresses to inform of open Taka

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Colorado addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recall

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with South Carolina address to inform of open Takata rec

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Virginia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed with State of Virginia letterhead.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Gerogia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed on a State of Georgia letterhead.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This 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 improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This 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 and mailed in an envelope with MMNA??A?A?s Alabama mail proces

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them with the permission of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT), MMNA mailed letters with the Pennsylvania DOT letterhead to owners with Pennsylvania addresses,

140000 AIR BAGS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with South Carolina addresses, who own certain 2004-2007 Lancer, 2006-2009 Raider, and 2012-2017 i-MiEV vehicles with open Takata recalls.

140000 AIR BAGS

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the TAKATA Airbag recall and also urged dealers to accurately capture customer data during visits.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to dealers informing then MMNA has put together a new limited-time promotional offer for customers affected by the Takata Airbag Inflator Recall Campaign as part of our continuing efforts to minim

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Technical Information Notice revises TIN-20-00-007 informing dealers TK Services has confirmed that pickup service has resumed for dealerships and customer facilities.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers in the state of Mississippi. This notice informs dealers that MMNA will be mailing letters to owners, with Mississippi addresses, with open Takata airbag recalls. The notice instruc

140000 AIR BAGS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

130000 VISIBILITY

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

220000 SEATS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

150000 SEAT BELTS

THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, PROVIDED TO DEALERS, PROVIDES THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION FOR THE 2012 OUTLANDER SPORT SERVICE MANUAL. OTHER MODELS' SERVICE MANUALS ARE UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FOR THE OUTER SEAT BELT ON THE FRONT PAS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

010000 STEERING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.

010000 STEERING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

160000 STRUCTURE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

130000 VISIBILITY

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

200000 WHEELS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

020000 SUSPENSION

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HARD TO START ENGINE. DTC P0340 (AND P0335). COULD BE DUE TO ABNORMAL WEAR TO THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *KB

MITSUBISHI LANCER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI LANCER across all model years (2002, 2016).

59 Total Recalls

1,139 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

155 Reported Crashes

19 Reported Fires

103 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI LANCER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	0	7	View
2016	2	40	View
2015	1	36	View
2014	0	23	View
2013	0	9	View
2012	1	26	View
2011	3	51	View
2010	6	66	View
2009	8	139	View
2008	5	126	View
2007 (current)	3	3
2006	7	52	View
2005	6	27	View
2004	7	96	View
2003	6	242	View
2002	4	194	View
2000	0	1	View
1996	0	1	View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
OUTLANDER	352	1,784	View
OUTLANDER PHEV	157	36	View
ECLIPSE	131	2,788	View
OUTLANDER SPORT	91	719	View
GALANT	65	2,435	View
MIRAGE	53	941	View
MONTERO	47	994	View
ECLIPSE SPYDER	34	285	View

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2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 MITSUBISHI LANCER

Most Affected Components

MITSUBISHI LANCER - All Years Overview

MITSUBISHI LANCER - Year by Year

Other MITSUBISHI Models