2004 Mitsubishi Lancer service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Sportback Wagon 4-Door
- DE Sedan 4-Door
- ES Sedan 4-Door
- Sportback Ralliart Wagon 4-Door
- Ralliart Sedan 4-Door
- LS Sedan 4-Door
- Evolution Sedan 4-Door
- OZ Rally Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.4L 2400CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.0L 2000CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.0L 1997CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles o
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk o
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level o
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICL
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OW
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING L
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A
This ATIN-20-SR-003D supersedes ATIN-20-SR-003C and ATIN-20-SR-003B, providing notification of modifications to the TSB and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember replacement is required the anti-corrosive agent application is not requ
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Puerto Rico addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Texas addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Ohio addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Louisiana addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social media campaign targeting vehicle owners with open Takata recalls.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Arizona addresses to inform them of open Takata recalls.
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division, notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with Georgia addresses to inform them of open Takata
Showing the 8 most recent of 85 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING FILLING THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WIT
2004 MITSUBISHI LANCE CUSTOMER HAS CONCERNS ABOUT THE DASH DESIGN. ***CC THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HIT HER. THERE WAS A VERY LONG, LARGE PIECE
2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER WAGON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CORROSION OF LOWER CONTROL ARM SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A TRU
THIS CAR KEEPS IDLING HIGH WHEN IT EITHER GETS WARM OUT OR IF I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR A WHILE. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THIS FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. EXTREMELY FRUSTRAT
THE HEADLIGHT WIRES GET SHORTER?... AND THE LIGHTS BURN OUT ALL THE TIME DUE TO FAULTY WIRING... WHY WON'T MITSUBISHI FIX THIS FOR PEOPLE???????? THEY'RE VERY WRONG TO NOT HELP PEOPLE WITH THIS SAFET
Showing the 5 most serious of 96 complaints filed with NHTSA.
