Recalls: Mitsubishi CH Lancer
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi CH Lancer
2005 Mitsubishi CH Lancer VR-X: brake pedal may be impeded
In February 2006, a recall was issued for 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer VR-X vehicles due to the fitment of an incorrect brake pedal. If a brake circuit failure occurred, the pedal travel required may be impeded due to interference with an adjacent component; this would prevent the pedal from reaching full stroke and achieving maximum braking (PRA 2006/8337). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges –
- Sedans: JMFSNCS7A6U000201 to JMFSRCS7A6U002394; and,
- Wagons: JMFLNCS7W6U000202 to JMFLRCS7W6U000652.
2005-07 Mitsubishi CH Lancer: lights may not illuminate properly
In August 2014, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CH Lancer vehicles that were manufactured from 2005 to 2007. In these vehicles, a crack may develop in the soldering of the printed circuit board (PCB) between the base and the platform for the lighting switch. At worst, a crack in the PCB could cause a temporary continuity failure resulting in a situation where the head lamps and/or turn signal lamps turn off, do not turn on or stay on – this may pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2014/14258). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JMF**CS6A**000201 to JMF**CS6A**009309;
- JMF**CS7W**000201 to JMF**CS7W**002734;
- JMF**CS7A**000201 to JMF**CS7A**007249; and,
- JMF**CS6W**000201 to JMF**CS6W**001533.
2003-08 Mitsubishi CH Lancer: Takata airbag recall #1
In October 2015, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi CH Lancer vehicles that were manufactured from 11 June 2003 to 30 December 2008. In these vehicles, the front passenger airbag – manufactured by Takata – may release metallic fragments from the inflator container when the airbag is deployed; these fragments could strike the occupants and had the potential to cause serious injury (PRA 2015/14936).
2003-08 Mitsubishi CH Lancer: Takata airbag recall #2
In April 2018, a recall was issued for 2003-08 Mitsubishi CH Lancer vehicles. This recall was issued for vehicles that had previously had their Takata airbag inflators replaced with Takata airbag inflators (i.e. ‘like for like’ replacement) under PRA 2015/14936. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16731.
Search online for recalls by VIN
To see if a Mitsubishi vehicle has been recalled, you can conduct a search on the Mitsubishi Australia website using its VIN.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CH Lancer
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi CH Lancer
- For Mitsubishi CH Lancer models with automatic transmissions, transmission shuddering, engine surging and driveline vibrations when cruising may be caused by worn out transmission fluid allowing the torque converter clutch to dither. If so, the transmission needs to be flushed and re-filled with newer SP-III fluid.
- Water may enter the car via the rocker panels (side seals) or the area around the upper dash; if so, resealing is required.
- Water may leak onto the front floor due to debris (leaves, etc.) clogging the drain tube in the air conditioning motor housing, requiring the fitment of a filter to keep such material out.
- Water leaks may occur around the wiper arm pivots, damaging the air conditioning motor and requiring special caps to be installed over the wiper arm pivots.
