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2002 Mitsubishi Lancer suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 15 complaints for the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, 8% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
15 8% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Lower control arm on front passenger side of vehicle buckled under resulting in loss of steering control and the vehicle striking a curb at ~55 MPH. Dealership refuses to fix under warranty citing there is no proof that hitting the curb did not cause the damage. I was informed by the dealership that there had been a similiar incident the previous week involving another lancer. On this vehicle the failure was on the front driver side of the vehicle.

October 2002 Crash

Having a problem with rear suspension. The entire back end sounds as if the frame is broken. Was assured by mitsu service that it is not a safety issue. I was told it needed bearings and bushings and parts are on back order. This is a 2002 lancer oz with 30000 miles this should not be happening to a car of this age. I am filing this complaint because I feel if there are two complaints on this site there are most certainly dozens more out there or more to come.

Reported at 30,000 miles, July 2002

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