2002 Mitsubishi Lancer service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi lancer. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced several failures regarding the brake system. While applying the brakes, she heard a clicking noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they tightened the…”
filed Dec 11, 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the clutch felt as if it had lost pressure. This caused a hesitation in the manual transmission. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. Also, the contact stated the front brake pads wore out too quickly. The brakes had to be changed 7 times in…”
filed Dec 13, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lancer | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 Lancer | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 Lancer | 8 | 8% |
| 2008 Lancer | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 Lancer | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 2 | 3% |
| 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.