2002 Mitsubishi Lancer engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Own a 2002 mitsubishi lancer, code p0421, showed after failure of emissions test. I called mitsubishi motors after finding this code was for a recall in aug. 05 emr-05-001/003, an emission recall on the catalytic converter, "may have experienced damage to the warm-up cat converter and subsequent…”
filed Jul 24, 2011
“My service engine soon light turned on and I went to auto zone and got a code : p0421 oem brand: domestic definition: catalyst efficiency low bank 1 explanation: the oxygen sensors monitor the catalytic converters ability to store oxygen. Probable causes: 1- catalytic converter defective (failure…”
filed Jan 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Lancer | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Lancer | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 Lancer | 8 | 16% |
| 2009 Lancer | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 Lancer | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 Lancer | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 Lancer | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 Lancer | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.