2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Sportback years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. That is the most of any Lancer Sportback model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 107,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 63% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | 147,395 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 25% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 157,833 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 13% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 157,833 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 184,790 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Takata recall - i took my car in to hickory mitsubishi in hickory, nc to get the airbag fixed. I picked up my car in the afternoon. It started to get dark about an hour later, so i turned my lights on. I have no interior lights on my car. I can't see my odometer, shift column,etc. I had to travel a…
After car had been running for several minutes, the temperature control knob on the dashboard was stuck and was unable to turn from cold to warm. When turning the knob, the knob broke exposing electrical paneling. The air temperature was no longer adjustable and was would only blow cold air with…
Etacs failure. Loss of ability to signal turns, loss of wiper function below highest setting, loss of rear wiper, loss of daytime running light, loss of high beams, loss of wiper fluid control. Loss of function came on suddenly, mis spring 2016 returned intermittently over summer, then failed…
I have a 2004 mitsubishi lancer sportback. The fan control unit is defective and was fixed once at the dealership of purchase however, since that time fan has repeatedly malfunctioned in terms of it running during the entire time that the vehicle is in operation in addition to it staying on even…
My heat and cooling control sticks and it hard to turn the knob from cold to heat and heat to cold. The piece finally broke 3 on 11/12/11. The unit now has to be changed under the dashboard which i am unable to do while driving, when my windows are foggy i have to drive with them been foggy if it…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Lancer Sportback | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 Lancer Sportback | 1 | 6 |
| 2009 Lancer Sportback | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Sportback model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.