Mitsubishi Lancer IX - the last of the Mohicans. Typical illnesses Mitsubishi Lancer IX Mitsubishi Lancer 9 problems and their solution

26.06.2020

10.04.2014

Let me be surprised by some messages on the Legion-Avtodata forum in the topic “Conference for autodiagnostics on December 3-6 in Moscow”,

And I, for example, will always be grateful for the training courses taught by Sergei Pavlovich Gazetin. And I will always remember his words: “first of all, if you suspect a “mechanics”, we connect a vacuum sensor and look. If the vacuum is abnormal - we are looking for mechanical problems ...a vacuum sensor is like a thermometer for a doctor". No, that's great!

And when this Lancer came for repairs with the problem of “stupid and does not go”, what he did right away:
Remembered if there was a similar problem on the same car? Was.
Are you ready to check the vacuum value? All is ready.
Do you have time to "think"? Eat.
Let `s start?

A similar malfunction: “stupid and does not go” can occur for a variety of reasons. If you don’t have the experience of such repairs in your head and don’t know some of the basics, then it’s better not to take on such repairs - you’ll spread yourself around and do nothing ...

Here, “mechanics”, and the fuel system, and the ignition system can be tied. And even a “semi-wedge” wheel bearing (as an incredible option). And so on. When troubleshooting, it is important to correctly and accurately isolate the “weak link” and not be distracted by the unlikely.

It is not in vain that the manufacturer writes in his manuals that “before carrying out measurements and checks on a car, it is necessary to prepare it.” Has anyone been surprised by this fact? Like, what to cook there, go ahead, you need to check! And in vain, because it follows:

· Check that the coolant temperature is between 80-95°C. If there is no such temperature, it is necessary to start the engine and catch up with the temperature to the set temperature. Someone doesn't? Well, don’t do it (“to each his own”?), Then you will be surprised why the data taken is “something not like that”. Everything is correct here, the manufacturer will not recommend unnecessary!
· Turn off all consumers: stove, headlights, sidelights, radio, etc. - nothing should be powered by the battery and affect the parameters of the recorded information.
· Put the gearbox in neutral position, if the gearbox is automatic - put the selector in the "P" (parking) mode.
Turn off the ignition, that is, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.

Since I use the MUT3 dealer scanner, then I do everything further - again, on the recommendation of the Manufacturer, the following:

I disconnect the hose from the forced crankcase ventilation valve and attach a vacuum gauge
I close the hole in the forced ventilation valve
I start the engine, check the idle speed - they should be within the prescribed limits

I will focus on point number two: “I close the hole in the forced ventilation valve”; I get calls quite often from colleagues who read my articles and want to consult on something, and there were several questions that were removed after I asked again: “Did the hole in the PVC valve close before the test?”.

But what, there’s nothing to worry about, everyone starts somewhere ... below is a screen from a scanner, we look and analyze?

What can be read on the scanner monitor and what we are currently working on:

Incorrect vacuum readings (43 kPa)
Parameters Long Trim and Short Trim "gone in the red"

Incorrect vacuum readings (43 kPa)
Let's start with rarefaction, although this is not a very precise definition. It's more accurate to say "differential pressure" since we're comparing "barometric" (atmospheric) pressure" and "real (actual) intake manifold pressure". The difference between them is called "rarefaction". In our case, differential pressure = 43 kPa. This alone begins to raise questions, since for such motors the value of DD (differential pressure) should be plus or minus 27-30 Kpa. The difference is palpable and there must be a reason for it.

Parameters Long Trim and Short Trim “gone negative”
When these parameters go beyond the control limits (the average value is about 0%) towards enrichment or depletion of the fuel-air mixture, this may indicate some kind of malfunction in the fuel system, in the intake-exhaust system, in the ignition system, etc. You can see my short video on the topic of the question - “Before replacement”

This is the time to use a pressure sensor and really look at the ongoing processes:

The red square on the oscillogram highlighted the high-voltage pulse(I will call it colloquially: “the moment of the spark”). In the same place, in the red square, there is the number "0", this is the top dead center. It turns out that the "spark ignites" after passing the dead center. So, it's time to look at the gas distribution system? Elegantly open and remove the casing ...

For clarity, I drew a white stripe on the timing belt: “How is the mark.” The white dot to the right and below is "as it should be." In the lower right corner of the photo is a screen from the manual for this motor.

The installation mark has shifted and gone back. For what reason? There are no miracles, everything has a reason, and for this you need to go down the belt and inspect the shaft:

There is unusualness, there is "something" - but only a careful look will notice this. We look and study the question further:

Did you notice too? There is wear on the surface. What does this mean, do you think?

Well, while you are thinking, you can watch another short video, everything becomes very clear there. Just indescribable beauty. And you can estimate how much the gear goes to the left and right and how this can affect the operation of the gas distribution mechanism:

The conclusion after the measurements done: "replace the gear." After replacing the gear, the differential pressure readings leveled off and became satisfactory for the stable operation of the motor:

And here is my third video - “After the replacement”:

But you also need to pay attention to the crankshaft. It is clear that “the iron is thick there - it will not be erased!”, But this little thing still somehow annoys ...

I will summarize the work done and draw my personal conclusions:

How wonderful this repair looks on paper! And not only this one - all articles on the "practice of repairs" are "easy, simple, beautiful." And if you think about it, ask the question: “Where does everything come from?”. I think so: - If a person came to work in a car service, in diagnostics, then you must immediately discard the desire to “Earn a lot! Now! Instantly!". For now, forget about it.

And immerse yourself in learning. There is so much to know that, as one of my friends rightly said: “Damn, there are too few hours in the day!”.

Why, at the very beginning of my story, I mentioned studying with S.P. Gazetin - this is a good way to push the hourly limits of the day and in a few days to learn and study so many materials that it would have taken me months or years. All these "courses, conferences and similar events" are nothing but "squeeze", like a concentrated thought that the lecturer gives to the audience.

P.S While I was writing this article (and I wrote it for a long time, you know - there is little time), the Legion-Avtodata company announced aThe second conference "Technologies of car repair. Diagnostics of modern power units" at the end of March 2014,- .

Well matched. Looked at the conference program - interesting. Designed for a wide range of automotive professionals. But since I mainly deal with gasoline cars Mitsubishi, Toyota, I chose a lecture by S.P. Gazetin for myself:"Diagnosis of gasoline engines based on oxygen sensor signals and lambda circuit parameters using a scanner and an oscilloscope".

From a practical point of view, the following topics are very interesting for me:
8. Fuel correction and fuel adaptation, parameters describing the processes of fuel correction and adaptation, their interpretation (adaptive corrections, additive and multiplicative correction, possible display options on the scanner display).
9. Use of parameters of fuel correction and adaptation for diagnostics of the engine and its systems. Book Mitsubishi Lancer 9 2003-2007 right-hand drive petrol models, spare parts catalog Manual for the repair and operation of the car. Legion-Autodata

The Lancer model appeared in the Mitsubishi range in 1972 and exists today already in the tenth generation. In Europe, Lancer never gained popularity. The fact is that this car never stood out in any way and did not offer anything that cheaper and more popular competitors could. The shortcomings were not alien to the Japanese. Even the modern Lancer, despite its impressiveness, plays the role of a gray mouse in its segment.

Model history

Mitsubishi Lancer debuted in 2000, but it appeared on the European continent only three years later. In 2005, the Japanese experienced a light facelift, as part of which they updated the front end and interior (the ventilation control unit was moved below). There are many more such small changes, but they are not so significant and almost invisible.

Depending on the engine version, equipment and destination market, the bodywork may vary slightly even among copies of the same model year. Mass production of the car was completed in 2007, but small-scale assembly was still ongoing for some countries. In particular, sales of the ninth generation model resumed in Russia in 2009 under the name Lancer Classic and continued until early 2011.

Peculiarities

Essentially it's a regular compact, but a little different than the rest. It was never offered as a hatchback, which was one of the reasons for the lack of interest in it in Europe.

Mitsubishi Lancer has a fairly long wheelbase - 2600 mm. Like modern Golf-class cars, the Lancer 9 is quite spacious inside. Even passengers in the back seat can't complain about the lack of space. The trunk with a volume of 430 liters will not disappoint.

Lancer, in addition to independent rear suspension, nothing special stands out from the competition. When it was created, fairly simple design solutions were used. Even the independent rear suspension is simple compared to similar arrangements. It is better to forget about advanced multimedia systems right away.

The front panel is so primitive that it seems that the stylists were deprived of imagination. But for those who appreciate simplicity, there is no better dashboard in this segment.

Due to the small number of switches, it seems that the car is very poorly equipped. Mitsubishi offered only the bare minimum: two airbags, electrically operated windows and mirrors, and air conditioning. It also had ABS. However, in the sports version you will be fascinated by the steering wheel, aluminum inserts, real sports indicators from the Evo version, leather upholstery and very comfortable seats with developed lateral support.

The biggest advantage of this car is obedience on the road. There is an opinion among drivers that the Lancer behaves so well that the ESP system is a waste of money. Few people know that in independent tests, the Japanese sedan proved to be no worse than the reference Ford Focus. Unfortunately, the Lancer cannot be compared with the Focus in terms of comfort. Although much depends on the version and configuration. The most interesting is the Sport variant with a slightly lowered suspension and 16-inch low-profile tires. Such a car is relatively stiff, but it rides excellently.

Engines

The European Mitsubishi Lancer was equipped with three petrol engines with a displacement of 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 liters. The smallest motor is a real misunderstanding. Even a 1.6-liter unit with 98 hp. does not allow you to confidently move on the highway. In addition, it consumes no less fuel than a 2-liter aspirated. 2.0 DOHC recoil 135 hp one of the best engines in the history of Mitsubishi.

In addition to these units, the Lancer was available in the US and Japan with 1.5L, 1.8L and 2.4L engines fitted with MIVEC variable valve timing. Diesel engines are completely absent in the assortment of the model.

Powertrains, for the most part, do not require attention, with the exception of regular fluid and filter changes, as well as flushing the throttle. Pollution that progresses over time leads to uneven idling of the engine. Sometimes the idle speed controller also fails. In some cases, an oil leak is detected through the crankshaft seals or the oil pump o-ring.

Oxygen sensors (lambda probes), generator, starter and fuel pump fail at high mileage (after 200-300 thousand km). From time to time, you also have to deal with a faulty cooling system fan control unit (from 1,500 rubles for an analogue).

Motors easily cross the line of 400-500 thousand km. True, there is an opinion that the pump of the liquid cooling system is weak, or even the timing belt breaks. But this applies, first of all, to “thrifty” customers who want to service a car at the price of a Lada, delay the replacement of the belt, and evaluate the condition of the pump by eye, although it must be changed along with the timing.

Nevertheless, 1.6-liter engines often begin to eat up oil by 150-200 thousand km. Great luck if you managed to get off with just replacing the valve stem seals (5,000 rubles with work). Most often, you have to change the rings (20,000 rubles). And after 100-150 thousand km, everything repeats. After the second replacement of the rings, major repairs are practically unavoidable - 50-60 thousand rubles.

Sometimes the 1.3-liter aspirated also fails. After 200-300 thousand km, wear of the camshaft cams is detected.

Transmission

Sometimes troubles occur within the transmission. So in a manual transmission paired with 1.6 and 1.3 engines, owners are faced with premature wear of the input or output shaft bearings, and sometimes differential bearings.

The clutch, even in difficult conditions, lasts a long time (more than 150-200 thousand km), and a good kit will cost about 4-5 thousand rubles.

But the machine is quite difficult to kill.

Chassis

In the chassis, you basically have to change consumables. By 150-200 thousand km, silent blocks and ball bearings of the front levers wear out. The original lever costs astronomical money - from 17,000 rubles. Prices for analogues start at 1,600 rubles. It is worth recognizing that non-original levers lose significantly in durability - they go a little more than 40-50 thousand km. The rear levers will last more than 200-250 thousand km.

When replacing the front levers, there are often difficulties with the front silent block mounting bolt. The nut is fixed inside the subframe, and it often turns. The service immediately take the grinder and cut the subframe to gain access to the nut. Then the locksmith grabs the welding - they weld the hole. In the future, corrosion develops, and the subframe becomes unusable. The cost of a new subframe is about 26,000 rubles, a used one in good condition is around 7,000 rubles. Another 7,000 rubles will be required for work on replacing and adjusting the convergence.

Over time, the steering rack may leak or knock. The original rail will cost 39,000 rubles, and an analogue is available for 16,000 rubles. In a specialized service, about 9,000 rubles will be asked for repairs.

Owners also note "weak" brake discs, which are due to too small a diameter and insufficient resistance to overheating. After 200-250 thousand km, brake caliper guides often turn sour, or corrosion attacks the piston. A repair kit with a piston can be purchased for 1,000 rubles.

Prices and availability of spare parts

Most of the parts are not expensive, but the car loves good quality substitutes. It's worth it, since the resource of parts is much higher than in German or French models. It is better not to rely on original spare parts, their prices are exorbitantly high. A timing kit can be purchased for $40. But it's better to add $70-100 and get quality items along with the pump. The same applies to brake discs, steering rods and silent blocks of levers. Unfortunately, not all parts have good substitutes.

Is it worth it?

Mitsubishi Lancer is a car with good reliability and no unsolvable problems. If you are looking for a spacious, dynamic compact, you are not afraid of mediocre design, and you want the car to not let you down on the road, then the ninth generation Mitsubishi Lancer is one of the best options for you.

During the operation of the Lancer 9, certain weaknesses of the car appear. In general, the machine is reliable and able to serve the owner, requiring only timely maintenance.

Violation of engine lubricant change intervals and the choice of low-quality oil can lead to its excessive consumption appearing at a mileage of 60 thousand km. The culprit for this is the occurrence of compression and oil scraper rings.

With full observance of the terms of maintenance, the engine does not show oil consumption for more than 120-170 thousand km. However, much depends on the operating conditions. Frequent traffic jams and a sporty driving style can lead to increased lubricant consumption when reaching 100 thousand km.

Also, the cause of the oil burner may be hiding in failed valve stem seals. To fix the problem, you will need to remove the valve cover. Losses of lubricant also occur due to leakage through leaky seals and gaskets.

Problems with the throttle assembly

Problems with the throttle assembly appear with a run of more than 70 thousand km. They arise as a result of contamination of the damper. The engine starts to work unstably, the speed fluctuates most noticeably at idle.

The appearance of cracks after unsuccessful cleaning of the throttle

To eliminate the malfunction, car owners decide to clean the unit. As a result of incorrect actions, the molybdenum disulfide layer is washed off. There is a gap around the flap. This results in an increase in the air supply. The revolutions of the power plant increase to 2-3 thousand. To eliminate the malfunction, it is necessary to restore the molybdenum disulfide layer or replace the damper.

Disadvantages of the braking system

The braking system of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 has practically no problems. Sores appear mainly due to a sporty driving style or failure to meet the deadlines for replacing pads and discs.

It is not uncommon for situations when a vibration appears on the steering wheel during braking. This is due to the fact that the disk warped. The groove is not always able to correct the situation. In many cases, it is necessary to replace the damaged element of the brake system.

Steering problems

With a run of more than 130 thousand km, car owners note a strong knock in the steering mechanism. It is associated with the appearance of corrosion of the rod at the place of sealing with glands. As a result, damage to the rubber bands occurs, which in turn leads to loss of lubrication.

Dismantled steering rack

Extraneous sound may appear due to excessive wear of the hinge, which is located on the steering rod. The problem occurs with a run of 150 thousand km.

Exhaust Catalytic Converter

Due to the low quality of domestic fuel, the catalyst fails at a range of 60-140 thousand km. This is an expensive node, so many car owners decide to cut it out and install a plug.

As a result of problems with the catalyst, the Check Engine lights up. There may also be a deterioration in dynamics and an increase in fuel consumption.

Weak paintwork

The body has a weak paintwork, chips on which can appear even with a small run. The advantage of the car is the galvanization of the main surfaces. Despite this, rust appears in places of chips and scratches after 1-4 months of operation after their appearance.

To combat damage, car owners often use a special pencil. At the same time, most of them note that it is rather difficult to select special equipment in the color of the LCP Lancer 9. Therefore, after painting, chips are cast in the sun with a darker or lighter shade against the background of the rest of the body coating.

Driver and Passenger Comfort Issues

During the operation of the Lancer 9, most drivers and passengers find the following shortcomings:

Bad soundproofing. The sound of a running engine is clearly audible in the cabin. During the passage of puddles, a loud noise can be heard from the wheel arches, which can interfere with a conversation.
There is no backlight in the glove box. This makes it hard to find what you need.
Inconvenient optical control. The high and low beam switch is not comfortable.
Bad interior lighting. In the light of a lamp, good visibility is only directly in front of it.
"Candles" in the cabin. Plastic looks cheap, and with a run of more than 40 thousand km, it starts to rattle.
Uncomfortable suspension. When driving through road bumps, many of them are transferred to the body. At the same time, car roll is observed in corners.
Uncomfortable armrest. The hand begins to numb after 1-1.5 hours of driving.
Weak air conditioner. In hot weather, the interior cools down slowly.
Bad oven. Heat often does not reach the rear row of seats.

Sensitivity to fuel quality

The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car is designed to operate on high-quality fuel. In domestic realities, a lot of additives are found in gasoline, some of which are dangerous for the power plant. It is not uncommon for clogging of nozzles, burnout of valves, detonation.

The electronic control unit monitors the operation of the power plant. The ECU reacts to low-quality fuel with an inappropriate octane number by adjusting the ignition timing. At the same time, there is an increase in fuel consumption, deterioration in dynamics, instability of revolutions and jerking of the car while driving.

Water ingress into the cabin

There is a special plug between the passenger compartment and the wheel arch of the front left wheel. During the operation of the car, it can leave its seat. After that, moisture begins to flow into the cabin. There is a smell of dampness and there is a risk of foci of corrosion.

On Lancer 9 with a mileage of more than 300-350 thousand km, car owners notice a deterioration in the sealing properties of the trunk gum. For this reason, water begins to flow into the luggage compartment. On cars with a huge mileage of more than 500 thousand km, you can notice the distortion of body elements. This causes moisture to enter the interior.

Fogging optics

With a run of more than 50 thousand km, a design feature of the headlights manifests itself, which is expressed in their fogging in wet weather. Troubleshooting requires dismantling the optics. Sealant needs to be updated.

Many car owners come up with various tricks to avoid fogging headlights. In this case, there is a high risk of clouding of the glasses of the optics.

Power plant problems

One of the main problems of the power plant is to leak from under the valve cover. Its gasket loses its sealing properties and dubs after 40 thousand km.
Timing belt drive. It also adds problems for car owners. In addition to the camshafts, the belt drives the cooling system pump. This adds to the burden on him. When the belt fails, the piston strikes the valves, which leads to the need for a major overhaul of the internal combustion engine.
The appearance of scratches on the cylinder mirror and excessive wear of the pistons, requiring overhaul of the power plant, occur with a run of more than 200-350 thousand km.
The engine is highly reliable, but its life can be significantly reduced as a result of improper maintenance.

Let me be surprised by some messages on the Legion-Avtodata forum in the topic “Conference for autodiagnostics on December 3-6 in Moscow”, http://forum.autodata.ru/7/24001/

And I, for example, will always be grateful for the training courses taught by Sergei Pavlovich Gazetin. And I will always remember his words: “first of all, if you suspect a “mechanics”, we connect a vacuum sensor and look. If the vacuum is abnormal, we are looking for mechanical problems ... the vacuum sensor is like a thermometer for a doctor. No, that's great!

· Check that the coolant temperature is between 80-95°C. If there is no such temperature, it is necessary to start the engine and catch up with the temperature to the set temperature. Someone doesn't? Well, don’t do it (“to each his own”?), Then you will be surprised why the data taken is “something not like that”. Everything is correct here, the manufacturer will not recommend unnecessary!
· Turn off all consumers: stove, headlights, sidelights, radio, etc. - nothing should be powered by the battery and affect the parameters of the information being captured.
· Put the gearbox in neutral position, if the gearbox is automatic - put the selector in the "P" (parking) mode.
Turn off the ignition, that is, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position.

Since I use the MUT3 dealer scanner, then I do everything further - again, on the recommendation of the Manufacturer, the following:

But what, there’s nothing to worry about, everyone starts somewhere ... below is a screen from a scanner, we look and analyze?

Incorrect vacuum readings (43 kPa)
Parameters Long Trim and Short Trim "gone in the red"

This is the time to use a pressure sensor and really look at the ongoing processes:

The red square on the oscillogram highlighted the high-voltage pulse (I will call it colloquially: “the moment of the spark”). In the same place, in the red square, there is the number "0", this is the top dead center. It turns out that the "spark ignites" after passing the dead center. So, it's time to look at the gas distribution system? Elegantly open and remove the casing ...

For clarity, I drew a white stripe on the timing belt: “How is the mark.” The white dot to the right and below is "as it should be." In the lower right corner of the photo - a screen from the manual for this motor.

The installation mark has shifted and gone back. For what reason? There are no miracles, everything has a reason, and for this you need to go down the belt and inspect the shaft:

There is unusualness, there is "something" - but only a careful look will notice this. We look and study the question further:

Did you notice too? There is wear on the surface. What does this mean, do you think?

The conclusion after the measurements done: "replace the gear." After replacing the gear, the differential pressure readings leveled off and became satisfactory for the stable operation of the motor:

And here is my third video - “After the replacement”:

But you also need to pay attention to the crankshaft. It is clear that “the iron is thick there - it will not be erased!”, But this little thing still somehow annoys ...

I will summarize the work done and draw my personal conclusions:

And immerse yourself in learning. There is so much to know that, as one of my friends rightly said: “Damn, there are too few hours in the day!”.

P.S While I was writing this article (and I wrote it for a long time, you know - there is little time), the Legion-Avtodata company announced a The second conference "Technologies of car repair. Diagnostics of modern power units" at the end of March 2014, - autodata.ru/training/march2014/.

Well matched. Looked at the conference program - interesting. Designed for a wide range of automotive professionals. But since I mainly deal with gasoline cars Mitsubishi, Toyota, I chose a lecture by S.P. Gazetin for myself: "Diagnosis of gasoline engines based on oxygen sensor signals and lambda circuit parameters using a scanner and an oscilloscope".

In fact, this is about what I touched on in my article today. But since Gazetin has more experience, it will be extremely useful to listen to him.
This is what he just said:
1. "Squeeze out of knowledge and experience."
2. “In a day or two, gain knowledge and directions that would take weeks or years to study on your own.”

17.01.2017

Not so long ago, the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 was such a popular car in its class that many car enthusiasts had to wait half a year for their turn to become its owner. The unprecedented popularity of this car was influenced by several factors: an affordable price, positive reviews about reliability, a good brand reputation and ease of maintenance. But time does not stand still, and, today, there are already many offers for the sale of the generation on the secondary market, but despite this, the demand for the ninth generation is still great. Therefore, today I decided to find out how things are with the reliability of the car and what you should pay attention to when choosing a used Mitsubishi Lancer 9 in the secondary market.

A bit of history:
For the first time, a car of this model appeared on sale back in 1973, and continues to be successfully sold to this day. The ninth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer debuted on the world market in 2003, and already in 2005 a minor restyling was carried out, thanks to which the manufacturer managed to eliminate most of the significant miscalculations and shortcomings. In 2006, a small facelift was carried out, which touched exclusively on the grille. Almost all Lancers that are presented on the secondary market were officially sold in the CIS, but, occasionally, there are copies imported from Europe, the USA and Japan. The car became so popular that even after the tenth generation of this model entered the market, it continued to be produced and sold no worse than the novelty.

Weaknesses of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with mileage

As with most Japanese Mitsubishi Lancer 9 cars, it is painted with water-based paint, as a result, the paintwork is very weak and quickly becomes chipped and scratched. As for corrosion resistance, Lancer has everything in order in this component, and if the car has not been restored after serious accidents, then there should not even be a hint of corrosion on the body, the only exception can be wheel arches. Also, you can note the plastic from which the bumpers are made - it is quite strong and can withstand a slight collision without any problems. In wet weather, the headlights fog up quite often; to solve the problem, you should clean the ventilated channels and coat them with sealant.

Engines

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 was equipped with the following power units: gasoline - 1.3 (82 hp), 1.5 (90 hp), 1.6 (98 hp), 1.8 (114, 165 hp), 2.0 ( 114, 135 and 280 hp). Engines 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 have proved to be the most reliable, their resource before overhaul is 250-300 thousand km. On engines 1.8 and 2.0, a GDI injection system is installed, which is sensitive to fuel quality, therefore, in our realities, as a rule, fuel injectors and a high-pressure fuel pump fail quite often. Also, due to the poor quality of fuel, it is often necessary to change spark plugs, their resource, in rare cases, exceeds 30,000 km. A slight twitching while driving will signal the need to replace the candles.

On a car with a 2.0 engine, two balancer shafts are installed that reduce vibration. The shafts are driven by belts that need to be changed every 90,000 km. The procedure for replacing belts is not cheap (200-400 USD), but, despite the cost, it is not worth saving on this procedure. All motors are demanding for high-quality and timely maintenance, and if this is not done, hydraulic pushers and valves will fail prematurely. If power is lost and fuel consumption has increased, most likely the throttle valve is to blame. When contacting the service, most likely, you will be offered to replace it, but often, to solve the problem, you just need to clean it. Also, the cause of the problem of unstable operation of the engine can be a worn throttle block. There are two options for solving the problem: the first is to replace the throttle valve (300-500 USD . ), the second - boring the throttle and replacing the damper (100-150 USD).

The fuel filter is installed under the rear seat and lasts no more than 30,000 km, and the cost of the original part is unpleasantly surprising. On cars with a mileage of 200,000 km or more, oil consumption increases significantly, the problem can be solved by replacing the valve stem seals and rings. Under the influence of reagents, with which our roads are generously sprinkled, the cooling radiator quickly fails (replacement will cost 300-400 USD). Generator bearings are not famous for their reliability either, replacing a generator costs a tidy sum (600-800 USD), therefore, most owners, when a problem arises, look for a generator at a disassembly, or try to repair it on their own.

Transmission

For Mitsubishi Lancer 9, three types of gearboxes were available - a five-speed manual, a four-speed automatic and a CVT. The mechanics are very reliable, the only thing that can upset the owners a little is the high cost of replacing the clutch (about $ 400), fortunately, it needs to be changed every 150-200 thousand km. There are no complaints about the reliability of the automatic transmission.

Suspension reliability Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Despite the fact that the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is equipped with an independent suspension: MacPherson strut in front, multi-link in the back, it is difficult to call it comfortable. The original suspension is quite reliable and does not require serious investments, no more than once every 150-170 thousand km. Today, almost all cars of this brand have mileage of about 200,000 km or more, therefore, it is quite difficult to objectively say how long it will last after repair. The fact is that original spare parts are expensive and, at best, many owners take analogues of average quality, at worst - cheap China, which may need to be replaced even after 100 km of run.

The steering rack starts knocking after 100-150 thousand km, and its replacement is very expensive (from 1000 USD). Many owners restore the rail, but it is difficult to predict how long it will last after repair, therefore, be sure to check this unit not only for oil leaks, but also for backlash. Also, check the power steering hoses for cracks and power steering fluid leaks. Tie rods, in comparison with other parts of the chassis, are not particularly reliable and require replacement every 60-80 thousand km. Brake pads, on average, go 40-50 thousand km, discs - twice as long. Over time, the calipers begin to knock, in order to eliminate this knock, it is necessary to lubricate the caliper guides.

Salon

The Asian interior of the cabin immediately catches the eye, everything looks very neat, but modest. And, here, on cars with high mileage, the interior can look pretty shabby, it all depends on how the previous owner treated the car. Despite the fact that the manufacturer used inexpensive finishing materials, everything was assembled very high quality, which cannot be said about sound insulation - its quality is very low, and if you are annoyed by the noise of the wheels and the motor, you cannot do without additional noise. The only thing that can be noted is the reliability of electrical equipment, problems with it are extremely rare. If an air conditioner is installed on the car, then it must be turned on at least once a week (even in winter) to prevent leakage of the seals. Be sure to check the interior for moisture. Often, water enters the cabin through a plug between the passenger compartment and the front left wheel arch (plug replacement is required).

Outcome:

In conclusion, we can say that Mitsubishi Lancer 9 still has much more advantages than disadvantages. Therefore, if you are looking for an inexpensive and reliable car, then this is perhaps the most interesting option in this price segment.

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