2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer
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2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer · 7 recorded campaigns · Prepared 2026-11-08
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| Done | NHTSA Campaign | OEM Recall | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | 18V220000 | SR-18-005 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| ☐ | 17V569000 | SR-17-001 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| ☐ | 16V458000 | SR-16-003 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| ☐ | 09E025000 | Ask dealer | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| ☐ | 06E064000 | Ask dealer | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| ☐ | 06E023000 | Ask dealer | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| ☐ | 04V428000 | Ask dealer | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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Known Safety Recalls
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall risk grade for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer?
The 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer has a risk grade of D. This grade is calculated from 7 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).
How many safety recalls does the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer have?
The 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer has 7 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
What is the most severe recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer?
The most severe recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.
Is the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer safe to drive?
This model year has 7 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer? (Campaign #18V220000)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a final replacement passenger side frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-005.
What is the AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer? (Campaign #17V569000)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different inflator, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2017. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-17-001. Note: This recall supersedes recall 15V-321.
What is the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer? (Campaign #16V458000)
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 originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer? (Campaign #09E025000)
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. 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 SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2004 MITSUBISHI Lancer? (Campaign #06E064000)
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.