2004 Mitsubishi Lancer wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 23 complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the wipers, windshield & visibility complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Heater knob sticks, preventing AC adjustment to heat from cool. This prevents defogger system from effectively working hampering visibility, when it occurs while driving.
I own a 2004 mitsubishi lance ralliart sedan. The air control switch (knob used to adjust the temperature) began sticking/catching about in about 2006 (my car was already out of the warranty time frame due to mileage). The switch then broke completely off in 2008. To fix the problem the dealership needs to replace the entire heating control unit, modify (cut) the damper, and install a new lever which costs over $1600.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
- Air bags 19 complaints
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems in other years
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems across all Mitsubishi models