How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Of 96 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 378,227 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 18V220000 2018-04-05 17,120 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

AIR BAGS 17V569000 2017-09-14 66,001 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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…

SUSPENSION 16V458000 2016-06-23 194,674 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

EQUIPMENT 04V428000 2004-09-01 100,432 affected

Defect

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 LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

211

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VISIBILITY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUSPENSION

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

EQUIPMENT

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints96

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Takata recall. Had original airbag replaced 2 yrs ago. Received a letter from mitsubishi stating I needed to have it done again. I called customer service for mitsubishi when I learned they no longer have a mitsubishi dealership locally. I was advised at that time that the nearest dealership , in…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-01-22

“2004 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated he is too visually impaired to drive the long distance to have the vehicle repaired; therefore, accepting all responsibility of the consequences. *js”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-08-20

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling to one side and the tires were worn down. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire facility where it was diagnosed that the cross member needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-07-20

“I was going to replace the front control arms on my own but now I am only going to be able to replace the front passenger control arm because the driver side control arm is corroded and the bolt does not come out. I was going to buy the crossmember myself but than a family member showed me a link…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-07-01

“Takata recall my local mitsubishi dealer, cutter mitsubishi (https://www.cuttermitsubishi.com) has refused to fix the recall. I have telephoned more than five times, leaving detailed messages, including both the air bag recall and not including the air bag recall. They have never responded to one…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-05-15

“2004 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealership would not provide a convenient option to have the recall repair completed.*js”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-04-01

“Recall on takata inflators. There is no mitsubishi dealer in rochester, mn. I am 95 years old and cannot drive out of rochester, mn. What should I do to get the inflator replaced?”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-11-01

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v569000 (air bags). The contact stated that the mitsubishi dealer was over 100 miles away and a recall repair appointment could not be scheduled. The contact stated that the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-09-17