2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Mitsubishi lancer sportback. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 28
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 28.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Bulletin DEALER LETTER · Equipment · Jul 2023This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
Bulletin SR-18-005REV · Air Bags · Jun 2023This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata inflator return procedures.
Bulletin SR-17-004REV · Air Bags · Jun 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Bulletin TSB-23-00-004 · Structure · Apr 2023This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (…
Bulletin TSB-23-00-001 · Equipment · Apr 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Bulletin DEALER LETTER · Equipment · Apr 2023This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that with permission from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles notification letters are being sent to vehicle owners with New York addresses to inform of open Takata recalls.
Bulletin TIN-22-00-015 · Air Bags · Oct 2022This is a Technical Information Notice sent to all dealers informing them that affected owners in Virginia were sent a reminder to have a Takata recall completed on their vehicle. The letters were printed with State of Virginia letterhead.
Bulletin TIN-22-00-013 · Air Bags · Jul 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Bulletin TSB-22-54-003 · Exterior Lighting · Apr 2022This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them MMNA mailed letters to owners with Alabama addresses printed on an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency letterhead and mailed in an envelope with MMNAâÂ?Â?s Alabama mail processing return address,…
Bulletin TIN-22-00-006 · Air Bags · Mar 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LANCER SPORTBACK. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mitsubishi lancer sportback
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.