10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,231 miles
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Warning message "too hot slow down" appears when inclining uphill in above 70 degrees (F) at 45mph or more. Transmission begins to lose power, deceleration occurs, temperature gauge reads normal on dashboard menu, vehicle transmission runs on high RPM above 3000, transmission sounds are louder than normal, and when vehicle reaches complete stop, vehicle warning message does not go away. When vehicle is manually shut off, message will still appear. When the vehicle is turned on to electrical only, message will still appear. After 5 minutes or more in power off, vehicle will restart like normal, message is cleared, and gauges for temperature and oil pressure is normal range. No error codes are discovered when pulling codes when issue occurs. Emissions is okay and vehicle is regularly maintained according to vehicle's suggested maintenance plans. Issue has been a recurring issue for the last 4 years and the dealership has not responded with a suggested resolution or advisement on the issue.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Hello NHTSA, I have a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ralliart sportback. I have just came across a crack in my exhaust manifold which is causing exhaust fumes to enter the cabin of the vehicle if my windows are up. I don't seem to be the only person with this type of car/engine that has a crack in the exhaust manifold. My car is not modified in any way that effects the performance that could cause such a crack to happen. This also appears to be the case for several thousand others. I have brought my vehicle into Mitsubishi who has confirmed the crack and has not been able to explain to me why or how this happened. I have been told from my local Mitsubishi dealership and the next closest one that they can replace the manifold for $2K. I have contacted Mitsubishi usa who has told me the exhaust manifold shouldn't crack and has gotten no other complaints about the issue. There are several thousand posts with photo proof that I am not alone with this issue. Mitsubishi has had a similar issue with their all wheel drive pump where there was a defect of some sort and extended the warranty to 100,000K. I have already had my all wheel drive pump fail and replaced under that warranty. When I spoke with Mitsubishi usa a supervisor named jennifer informed me to put in a complaint here. Since Mitsubishi has not had any internal testing on the manifold going this route may speed the process up. This issue is quite serious since with the crack - photo attached: It causes carbon monoxide to enter the cabin if the windows are up or if the ac is on and the car is at a stand still. Thank you for your time.
- Grandville, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bolts to the I-beam connecting rod became loose and damaged the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (kelly Mitsubishi, 536 state ave, emmaus, pa) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 186,000.
- Allentown, PA, USA
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fails emissions due to service engine warning light indicates catalytic converter/sensor circuit slow response malfunction also passenger windows and key fob battery problems. The consumer stated the dealer advised that the 02 sensors and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The passenger's window was inoperable. The rear passenger window was slow to open. The key fob also is inoperable. Updated 06/21/2017
- Temple Hills, MD, USA
There was no incident. I received a notice from Mitsubishi for the recall. The problem is/was Mitsubishi didn't make easy for the consumer to have the recall issue fixed. My dealer (glendale Mitsubishi) said they don't do recalls on saturdays. So myself and four other consumers got told they don't do recalls on saturdays. It was done there is also a recall on the transmission, I don't remember for what. I received a letter saying nothing would be done unless something broke.
- Panorama City, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V562000 (engine) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
- Juncos, PR, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Clermont, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) but the service engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part needed was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Hockessin , DE, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Wilkes, WV, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Leesburg , FL, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine). However, the parts needed were not available. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Aibonito, PR, USA
- St. Charles, MO, USA