2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lancer Wagon years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 83,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Problem: 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. The contact stated that the srs air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer were it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag inflator was defective and needed to be replaced. Prior to the failure, the contact…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer wagon. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v321000 (air bags) and 16v458000 (suspension). The parts needed were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repairs. The dealer indicated…
Other Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lancer Wagon model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.