Numerous owner reviews make it possible to judge the Mitsubishi Lancer IX as a reliable, inexpensive and practical golf-class car for all occasions. But since there are no perfect cars, those who are just looking at the Lancer will not be out of place to learn about its weak points.
Sensitivity to fuel quality
“What to fill in the gas tank” is a question that is relevant for all Mitsubishi Lancer 9 owners. The operating instructions say that you should refuel with gasoline with an octane rating of 95 or higher, but during operation it becomes clear that this is simply unsafe. Often in Russia, the 95th is made by adding additives to the 92nd. As a result, the octane number increases, but the quality of the fuel deteriorates, which affects engine parts. The solution may be the use of 92nd gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some Lancer owners, can lead to engine overheating and valve failure.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption is the first thing the owner pays attention to. For the most popular 1.6-liter engine option among motorists, the consumption is: in the city - 8-10 liters per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.
If the consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km even with a 1.6 liter engine, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is its pollution that leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalytic converter. Ferrocene deposits contribute to catalytic failure. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.
If power is lost and gasoline consumption has increased, then perhaps the reason lies in the throttle. It is not necessary to change it, most often it is enough just to clean it.
Air conditioner
By itself, it does not cause problems. You only need to turn it on about once a week. This must be done even in winter. The goal is to prevent leakage of air conditioner seals. You can turn it on in winter as follows: first, thoroughly warm up the interior with a heater, and only then turn on the air conditioner.
Extraneous sounds in the cabin
A specific plastic sound coming from the right side of the cabin most likely means that the torsion bar of the glove compartment microlift has loosened. To fix the problem, you need to open the glove compartment, remove the metal leg - the latch and place a piece of foam rubber under it.
Water in the cabin
If the smell of dampness and rot appeared in the car, then most likely this is due to water that has penetrated inside the passenger compartment. In some cases, water can enter through the plug between the passenger compartment and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the fender liner and vigorously put the plug in place.
Knocking in the steering column
Not dangerous, but can be annoying. It's a telescopic design. If your car was manufactured before 2006 (four-spoke steering wheel), then it will be replaced by a dealer under warranty with an upgraded one. Frankly, over time, it will also begin to knock, as plastic bushings become loose, but this does not affect driving safety and smoothness.
Noise isolation
Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheel arches.
fogging headlights
This is due to the design of the headlights and may occur in wet weather. Eliminated by turning on the low beam. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the warranty service center. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with sealant.
Disadvantages of optics
The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the headlights is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the dipped and main beam headlights with more suitable brightness.
Relatively high cost of official parts and maintenance
For a golf-class car, the Lancer is too expensive for original parts and maintenance. Of course, you can reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.
Brake discs
The generally recognized weak point of the Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already by the first MOT they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking they will “lead”. In some cases, they can crack or even break.
Suspension
The suspension is hard. So long trips on not very good roads can be tiring.
Fragile paint finish
Insufficient enamel strength can easily lead to cracks and chips, which in turn leads to rust.
Of the minor shortcomings, I would also like to note the dimensions of the trunk, which are very modest for a city sedan, and the location of the washer reservoir under the hood in a cold place is not the most successful, so it will not work to dilute the anti-freeze with water and save money.
In conclusion, we can say that the Mitsubishi Lancer IX still has much more advantages than disadvantages, and with proper timely maintenance, it will faithfully serve its owner without causing any special problems in operation.
And the absolute majority of cars are equipped with “mechanics”, although the “automatic” box is excellent here, and its resource is probably even longer than that of a manual transmission. The transmission of front-wheel drive cars is generally very reliable. Only CV joints are at risk: their covers tend to be wiped, you need to watch both.
For all-wheel drive vehicles, the design is more complicated, the angular gearbox with the “razdatka” has quite a few vulnerabilities, especially since they usually cost with powerful motors from Evolution. Killed splines, twisted CV joints and cardan are quite ordinary phenomena if the owner is too lazy to put the tuning unit after the “swap” of the motor. But for those who build the Evo from their "nine", these problems are up to the light bulb. Although note: these nodes can be easily installed with Airtrek (aka Outlander in the left-hand drive version) - there were a lot of all-wheel drive of them, and parts from it are not too expensive.
On cars with manual transmission, usually no difficulties are expected. And here the Lancer IX delivers its insidious low blow. 1.3 and 1.6 liter engines rely on manual transmissions of the F5M41-1-V7B3 and 5M41-1-R7B5 series, respectively. They reach up to 100-150 thousand kilometers without much difficulty, but then bearing noises begin to appear. As a rule, they are associated with the release bearing, but after replacing it, nothing usually changes. In most cases, replacing the input shaft bearings helps, but sometimes the owners bring the matter to replacing the front of the manual transmission case, and after 150-200 thousand mileage, wear of clutches and synchronizers is already possible.
The differential needs to be monitored, and the oil should be changed more often - for example, every 40-50 thousand kilometers, which is not typical for a manual gearbox. I am glad that this operation is inexpensive.
Manual transmissions from the "European" two-liter cars of the F5M42-2-R7B6 and F5M42-2-R7B4 series often begin to make noise after 50-70 thousand mileage. The chances that the case is damaged are also higher than in the case of manual transmissions from "small" motors. There are few contract units, but there is a way out: instead of the completely “killed” F5M42-2-R7B6 and F5M42-2-R7B4, you can safely put boxes from 2.4 and 1.8 liter engines. With some modifications, stronger manual transmissions of the W5M31-1 or even KM220 series or slightly more expensive and new W5M42 will fit here.
Replacing the box can be avoided if you do not delay the replacement of bearings, after which the box serves another 40-50 thousand runs. Unfortunately, precise assembly and verification of all seating surfaces are important here. To achieve factory quality (and hence the resource) is obtained.
Please note that when buying a car, you can easily get a copy with an already noisy box, into which additives have been poured to reduce noise. In this case, you will have to repair or change the manual transmission. Any suspicions about noise should be immediately interpreted in favor of a major repair.
With "automatic" everything is much easier. With 1.6 liter engines on Russian cars there was a reliable automatic transmission of the F4A4A-1-N2Z series, and with a two-liter engine they installed F4A4B-1-J5Z. In fact, this is the same unit. If you want to find documentation for this box, then it's best to look for another name - F4A42, it is common to the entire series and allows you to find all compatible versions of automatic transmissions. They put them not only on Mitsubishi cars, but also on Korean Hyundai. And also on Proton, BYD and Zhonghua, if you suddenly want to look for spare parts in China or Malaysia.
It is difficult to break this automatic transmission, usually resource troubles begin with a rare oil change, for example, once every 90 thousand, and with runs over 250 thousand kilometers. The shift solenoids and the main pressure solenoid usually appear on the list of priority replacements. With frequent and active movement on the highway, wear of the planetary gear is also possible. Overdrive, where the needle bearing fails. As a result of this trouble, wear products can already damage many nodes.
Breakdowns of speed sensors are mainly associated with age and contamination of the box with wear products. The most serious problems are usually associated with valve body contamination, pressure loss or oil leaks.
Automatic transmission is considered one of the most successful in its class. It is so successful that the A4CF1 / 2 box on Solaris differs from it in nuances, being a further development of the design, and with 1.4 liter engines it is still installed.
If you change the oil in the automatic transmission every 40-50 thousand, do not abuse the races and replace the gas turbine linings in time, then the gearbox will not require serious repairs. After 200-250 thousand kilometers, most likely, only a few solenoids and a filter will need to be replaced. That is, you can do without additional investments, although at this age it is recommended to update the rubber seals.
If you take an American or Japanese car with a 1.5 liter, 1.6 liter or 1.8 liter engine, then you will not have a classic "automatic", but a Mitsubishi / Hyundai F1C1 series CVT. The design is in many ways similar to Jatco's bestseller RE0F06A and JF 011E, and is in fact one of its ancestors. Unfortunately, this does not speak of outstanding virtues, but of the abundance of children's problems. In particular, this box does not work very well at low temperatures and just cold. The oil in this variator should be changed every year, and yet the wear of the belt and cones for a run of 120-150 thousand is often already critical.
Motors
Mitsubishi engines are considered one of the most thoughtful and successful. Especially the old series. A two-liter 4G 63 is deservedly considered one of the best engines for tuning, and at the same time very reliable and successful in a naturally aspirated version.
But the bulk of the motors still belong to a different series. In many ways, structurally similar, but different - to the 4G1 or Orion family. 1.3 liter engines - 4G 13 series, 1.6 liter engines - 4G 18. A rarer one and a half liter modification belongs to the 4G 15 series.
These motors are distinguished by the presence of modifications with one and two camshafts, three and four valves per cylinder, as well as optional GDI injection and MIVEC phase shifters.
The latest 4G 18 modifications were installed on the Lancer IX, so it was only in the version with four valves per cylinder and one camshaft. 4G 15 "pleases" with a great variety: there is GDI on Japanese cars, and four valves per cylinder (three valves are also found, but rarely). There are even modifications with two camshafts.
Motor 4G 13 - strictly 12-valve with one camshaft.
All motors are distinguished by a cast-iron cylinder block, a timing belt and a rather convenient design.
Timing belt 1.6
original price
1 433 rubles
With all the advantages of these motors, one cannot fail to note the low resource of the piston group for 1.6 liter motors, their sensitivity to operating temperature and the unsuccessful design of the motor throttle. In addition, 1.6-liter and 1.5-liter engines have very weak ignition modules with individual coils.
The poor design of the main radiator makes it prone to loss of tightness and contamination. I note that non-original inexpensive radiators often work even better than "relatives".
The material of the cylinder block is also far from “premium”, and if the rings are stuck, then, most likely, the wear of the piston group is already significant, and boring is indispensable.
The rings of the 1.6 liter and 1.5 liter engines lie due to poor oil drainage on the pistons. The holes coke, the circulation of the coolant becomes insufficient, which leads to overheating. Actually, all diseases here most often arise due to an increase in the volume of the engine: the performance of the cooling system is designed mainly for engines of 1.2 liters and 1.3 liters, and it is barely enough for a block with a larger volume.
And as soon as the radiators get a little dirty, there is an appetite for oil. Now we add here the unsuccessful design of the pistons, and here it is - the oil burner and piston wear after hundreds of thousands of kilometers and at least slight overheating. Pistons are inexpensive, but the fact that overhaul is required after 100-120 thousand kilometers of typical operation can scare many away.
To the credit of these engines, I note that their oil appetite increases gradually, not as rapidly as VW and BMW oil burners. And yet, two liters per 10 thousand kilometers is already a serious symptom, and in the case of using cheaper oil, the appetite begins to grow rapidly.
In principle, using regular decarbonization, oils with low viscosity and good washing properties, oil appetite can be stabilized for a fairly long time. There are examples of engines with runs over 300 thousand and an original piston group. True, there are also many nuances of operating conditions to achieve such a result. With frequent trips through city traffic jams, such "survivability" is almost impossible to achieve. The only thing that can be advised is the use of a "cold" thermostat and regular cleaning of the radiator. Well, oils with a viscosity of SAE 30, of course.
The throttle valve has a limited resource: after 150 thousand kilometers, the accumulated backlash interferes with its normal operation, and contamination and leakage of the EGR valve are usually a concomitant factor. For Russian owners of Lancers, there is good news: you can order a restored damper "from Titus", repairs are put on stream. And, of course, no one forbids putting new original or contract parts.
EGR needs to be periodically cleaned or disconnected from harm's way: it largely contributes to the accelerated wear of the piston group and the occurrence of rings on 1.6 liter engines.
The catalyst on these engines also does not tolerate operation in Russia. After the same 100-150 thousand kilometers, the back pressure grows, and sometimes a crumb flies to the intake. This is largely facilitated by possible ignition problems for this run: candle tips are filled with oil due to the unsuccessful design of the cylinder head cover gaskets and poor crankcase ventilation. Vapors from crankcase gases, in turn, lead to corrosion of spark plug tips. The good thing is that they are collapsible and repairable.
Finally, a low resource of engine mounts is noted, due to which, after 150 thousand kilometers, vibrations and jerks become frequent phenomena.
Radiator
original price
26 269 rubles
If you look carefully, up to 100-120 thousand everything is usually very good, but then large expenses are coming with varying degrees of probability. Individually, the work is not too expensive, even replacing the timing belt, and spare parts, including original ones, do not cost space money. But for many, everything ends with the installation of a contract engine, since there are enough of them. And all because you can put a much more successful motor.
Two-liter 4G 63 in a naturally aspirated version are similar in layout to small engines, but belong to a different family, the larger 4G6 or Sirius. The occasionally found 1.8 liter 4G 67 and 2.4 liter 4G 69 series engines also belong to it.
Unlike the “small” motors, there are balance shafts here, moreover, they are driven by a separate belt. They are one of the weak points of this line of engines. On engines of 2.0 liters and 1.8 liters, it is recommended to turn off the balancer drive and remove the belt. Otherwise, when it breaks, it falls under the timing belt and ... everything is clear here. Valves in such a situation are oppressed by all "Mitsubishev" engines.
Balance shafts on older engines are prone to wedging. Otherwise, everything is noticeably better than smaller engines: the piston is more reliable, there are no difficulties with overheating. But there are thousands of options for tuning the cooling system, because on the basis of 4G 63/4G 69/4G 64 motors with a capacity of over a thousand horsepower are assembled. True, sometimes with the replacement of the unit itself: the staff is not enough even with a return of half this figure.
The main resource problems of these motors include early wear of hydraulic lifters, rapid loss of oil pump pressure when running on dirty oil, and related problems in the form of rapid wear of heavily loaded crankshaft liners, balancer shafts and camshaft cams. Subject to regular replacement of the “correct” oil, cleaning of the oil receiver mesh, good filters and a working crankcase ventilation system, the engine can travel 300-400 thousand kilometers before interfering with the piston. The cylinder head will take at least 200 before the first repairs. In addition, the Lancer has the simplest version of the engine installed, without phase shifters and other frills like GDI direct injection.
In the photo: Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon "2003–2005 Engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2.4 liters have approximately the same characteristics and resource, but adjusted for slightly changed power. The CVT transmission has an extremely favorable effect on the resource of the 1.8-liter engine. It is a pity that the combination of GDI and MIVEC does not have the best effect on the cost of operation and reliability.
The supercharged version of the engine has a similar resource only if it is on the car of a very calm person. Usually 4G 63T is exploited harshly, and it’s not worth talking about an outstanding resource. But even in such conditions it is extremely reliable, even in forced form.
Difficulties with the throttle, ignition coils, crankcase ventilation system and engine cushions are the same as with the 1.6 4G 18 engine.
Summary
On cars sold officially in Russia, a two-liter engine is the best option. It is noticeably more powerful than the 1.6-liter ones, and does not have a specific problem with the piston group resource. It is bad that there are very few such units, so the 1.6-liter remains the main one. One can only hope that he was well served. And if not good, then at least qualitatively repaired.
In the photo: Mitsubishi Lancer "2005–2010 The 1.3-liter engine is quite suitable for moving around the city, but moving with it on the highway is a real torment, especially if the traffic is heavy. At the same time, his resource is quite acceptable, usually up to 250 thousand kilometers it works well, hinting at the need for repair with a growing oil appetite.
In general, the Mitsubishi Lancer IX is a very reliable car, although without some drawbacks. For example, the resource of mechanical gearboxes and 1.6 liter engines leaves much to be desired. But this is a complete set of most of the cars.
Repairs will not be too expensive, if only because of the mass character of the machine and the wide unification of the units.
Another unpleasant factor is the very specific ergonomics of the car, which does not favor people of average and taller height, and even more so - full. This is a car, if you please, for small and thin drivers and passengers.
Pictured: Mitsubishi Lancer "2003–2005 The image of a rally car is a double-edged thing: someone just warms the soul, but more often it has a detrimental effect on the style of operation.
Therefore, to summarize: if you are short and you are ready to undergo an overhaul of the engine or box once, you need good handling and a “sporty” image in an inexpensive car and you are not against a gray interior, then the Lancer IX can be considered a good option. It almost does not rot, does not “get” hard-to-solve problems, spare parts have become cheap many years ago, there are not just a lot of contract units, but a lot. And there is a huge scope for tuning, you can build the car of your dreams ...
I do not fall under these conditions, but there are enough people who want to.
Ready to get yourself a Lancer 9?
Chose between "Mitsubishi Lancer" and "Chrysler Stratus". The second was more liked, but was excluded for some reason. I thought: the car is good, comfortable, but American cars have problems with spare parts and maintenance. It is better to take a reliable and proven option, namely the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer.
All the necessary documents for the purchase were completed in one day. And here he is my handsome man - a 2004 car with a 1.6-liter engine, automatic transmission and air conditioning.
The first serious test for the newly purchased car was coming - passing a technical inspection. On the day of the inspection, I purchased the missing set of mandatory equipment - a car fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and an emergency installation sign. During the inspection, no flaws were identified, which means that the car was in perfect technical condition, although it was 5 years old. The only thing the master advised during the inspection was to change the rear silent block (what is a silent block).
After a month from the beginning of the purchase - there were no troubles, the car pleased. The only annoying moment when I came to the garage in the morning and the car refused to start. It didn't take long to find the cause, it was a dead battery. It turns out that I forgot to turn off the interior light bulb, which drained the battery. Well, the knowledge of how to light a cigarette from the battery came in handy and it was not difficult to return the car to working condition. This trouble was helped by motorists in the garage complex, who provided "crocodiles" to charge the battery.
The case of a dead battery was a good lesson. Now, when leaving the car, I carefully inspect the electrical equipment for their "off".
A few months later, the Mitsubishi Lancer had a serious test - a trip to another city to visit relatives 1000 kilometers away. Let's see what the car is capable of. On the track, you can safely go "for a hundred" without any straining. The only thing that does not suit is the low engine power when overtaking trucks. This is due to the choice of automatic transmission. With mechanics, according to experienced ones, the car has decent dynamics. So, if you often drive outside the city, then it is better to choose cars with a manual transmission, and if you rarely leave the city, then the best choice is with a gun.
Something we are a little distracted from the essence. When I arrived in a foreign city, I got a little lost. In those minutes, I thought, oh, it would be nice if I bought a car GPS navigator (how to choose a car navigator). It will be necessary to buy with the first salary, because this is a useful thing for a car enthusiast, as I myself was convinced from my own experience.
Approximately 10,000 kilometers have passed since the purchase of the car. The most serious malfunction that happened was refueling with low-quality fuel. After the next refueling, the light on the instrument panel came on.. As I later found out, it caught fire due to low-quality gasoline getting into the tank of the car. I managed to extinguish the light bulb with my own hands. To do this, fill in 10 liters of high-quality gasoline and reset the terminal from the battery. In the program, the information will be overwritten and the light will go out.
In addition to this light bulb, nothing bad happened to Mitsubishi Lancer. No wonder the ninth generation Lancers are popular among motorists. This is a reliable car for the money.
Numerous reviews of the Lancer 9 (Lancerf IX) allow us to judge this car as a fairly high-quality and reliable one. But since there are no perfect cars, there are small disadvantages and weaknesses Lancer 9, which are worth paying attention to both the owners of the Lancer IX, and those who are just going to buy this car.
For each problem, we decided to get the opinion of the editor of the site Lancerix.ru, and part-time, the owner of Lancer 9.
Weaknesses Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Sensitivity to fuel quality
"92nd or 95th?" - a question that is relevant for all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. Disputes over the octane number do not stop among owners to this day. The instruction manual says that you should refuel with gasoline with an octane rating of 92.95 and higher. Often in Russia, the 95th is made by adding additives to the 92nd. As a result, the octane number increases, but the quality of the fuel deteriorates, which affects engine parts. The solution may be the use of 92nd gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some Lancer owners, can lead to engine overheating and valve failure.
Note from the editor of the site lancerix.ru: I do not consider the described issue to be a shortcoming or a weak point. I used it myself before (for about a year and a half, 95th gasoline - there were no problems). Today, I have been using the 92nd for more than a year and also no problems arise.
Fuel consumption Lancer 9
Fuel consumption is the first thing the owner pays attention to. For the most popular 1.6-liter engine option among motorists, the consumption is: in the city - 8-10 liters per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.
If the consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km even with a 1.6 liter engine, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is its pollution that leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalytic converter. Ferrocene deposits contribute to catalytic failure. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.
If power is lost and gasoline consumption has increased, then perhaps the reason lies in the throttle. Some car owners are foolishly advised to clean the throttle valve, with inept cleaning, this procedure threatens to “swim” revolutions. So be careful.
Note from the editor: I have a Lancer 9 with a 1.3L engine. problems, about the expense, as you know, does not arise.
Air conditioner Lancer 9
By itself, it does not cause problems. You only need to turn it on about once a week. This must be done even in winter. The goal is to prevent leakage of air conditioner seals. You can turn it on in winter as follows: first, thoroughly warm up the interior with a heater, and only then turn on the air conditioner.
Note from the editor: to be honest, I have never heard of this procedure, so I can’t say anything about it, the air conditioner works fine.
Water in the cabin Lancer 9
If the smell of dampness and rot appeared in the car, then most likely this is due to water that has penetrated inside the passenger compartment. In some cases, water can enter through the plug between the passenger compartment and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the fender liner and vigorously put the plug in place.
Editor's Note: Haven't encountered this issue.
Soundproofing Lancer 9
Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheel arches.
Editor's Note: I totally agree. Noise isolation Lancer 9, unfortunately, is inferior to European cars. But this, in general, is the weak point of almost all "Japanese". Soon we plan to post an article on our site on soundproofing Lancer IX with our own hands.
Fogging headlights Lancer 9
This is due to the design of the headlights and may occur in wet weather. Eliminated by turning on the low beam. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the warranty service center. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with sealant.
Note from the editor: fogging of headlights can also occur after unsuccessful tuning, when their sealing is broken.
Disadvantages of Lancer 9 optics
The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the headlights is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the dipped and main beam headlights with more suitable brightness, or by installing xenon.
Note from the editor: I remind you that the installation of xenon lamps in headlights that are not intended for this is prohibited. But no one will stop you from "collective farming" or installing special lenses.
The rather high cost of official spare parts and maintenance of Lancer 9
For a golf-class car, the Lancer is too expensive for original parts and maintenance. Of course, you can reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.
Editor's note: I agree about original parts, but there are a huge number of analogues on the market, so there are ways to reduce the cost of service without compromising quality.
Brake discs Lancer 9
The generally recognized weak point of the Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already by the first MOT they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking they will “lead”. In some cases, they can crack or even break.
Note from the editor: you, of course, got excited about the first MOT. I myself encountered the problem of driven disks, but this happened during a run of about 80 thousand km.
Suspension Lancer 9
The suspension is hard. So long trips on not very good roads can be tiring.
Note from the editor: of course, how many people - so many opinions, but I do not think the suspension of the Lancer 9 is too stiff.
Mitsubishi Lancer IX has gained fame as a reliable and unpretentious car. There are no ideal things and the "Japanese" has its own weaknesses. Which every future owner should know about and which you need to pay attention to when buying a used car of this model.
Weaknesses of the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer and their manifestations
- increased oil consumption;
- throttle assembly;
- brake discs and calipers;
- steering rack;
- exhaust gas catalytic converter;
- weak LCP.
The buyer of a used car should definitely pay attention to the following:
Increased oil consumption in cars with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km.
This feature is “cured” by the correct selection of engine oil, and if it doesn’t help, by replacing oil seals, oil scraper rings, which tend to sink and wear out, and by repairing the engine, up to a major one;
Throttle assembly.
She "gnaws out" a hole in the cylinder of the mechanism, at first it does not interfere, but provokes increased wear of the mechanism. Also, washing the throttle assembly or an overgrown hole leads to an increase in idle speed - up to 1500 - 2000 rpm. Common factory defect. It is solved by replacing the assembly or repairing according to the Titus method;
Brake discs and calipers.
The problem manifests itself when braking at high speeds. The steering wheel rattles, the brake discs heat up, they start to drive, jarring. There were times when the knot split in half. The discs must be changed, preferably with a high-quality non-original analogue, and the calipers are moved and worn parts (cuffs, o-rings) are changed;
Steering rack.
When driving in a straight line on small bumps, knocks appear, as if they were knocking on the steering column with a hammer. By 150 thousand mileage, this problem manifests itself on every second car. The main reason is the corrosion of the mechanism rod at the place of sealing with glands. Leads to rupture of seals and oil leakage. You can solve this problem by buying a new rail (an expensive pleasure), buying a used rail (an analogy with a lottery: you can get to a trouble-free one and save money, or it may leak again in a month), repair with a stem replacement and a complete overhaul and replacement of all oil seals. The output will be almost a new rail at a price 2-3 times cheaper. By the way, ships can also be attributed to weak steering rods;
Exhaust gas catalytic converter.
There are two of them on the Lancer. Due to the poor quality of gasoline, the first one, which is located on the exhaust manifold and works in more aggressive conditions, fails, already upon reaching 100 thousand. When the “Check Engine” lamp came on and the reason is in the catalyst, there are not so many options, namely: replacing the converter (very expensive and inefficient, since gasoline will destroy it again after 70-100 thousand), remove and fill it with weak (1 :9) a solution of phosphoric acid and water. The method is not always effective and will help if the cells are still in order. The third method consists of removing the catalyst and installing a snag to flash the engine. Lamba probes that control the operation of the converter are moved to the second one to "deceive" the engine control program;
Weak body paint.
Before buying a body inspection is required. Chips in the future will lead to rust. Care with restorative polishes will help maintain the coating and extend its life.
In addition to the above weak points of a car of this model, it is necessary to carefully inspect the entire car before buying. Unless of course there is no way to drive it to a car service. It is worth a ride on it and listen to possible knocks, squeaks, whistles, etc. In addition to weaknesses in this car, there are a number of disadvantages that must be considered before buying a car.
Typical disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer from 2007-2010 release
- very poor sound insulation;
- lack of illumination of the glove compartment (apparently the designer considered it unnecessary, even if they put a flashlight in the kit);
- inconvenient switch "near / far";
- weak head optics;
- rigid suspension;
- expensive original spare parts and, by the way, in terms of their durability, I would like the best;
- small trunk volume;
- rattling of cheap plastic in the cabin;
- uncomfortable armrest;
- weak air conditioner and stove.
Let's summarize.
Despite the track record of shortcomings and weaknesses, the car is reliable, dynamic, especially with a two-liter engine, handles well and looks good. When buying, the main thing is to carefully consider the inspection, and it is best to carry out diagnostics before buying, and also not to purchase cars that were used in a taxi or in training novice drivers.
P.S. Dear owners of this car model, if, according to your observations, frequently failing parts, components or assemblies appear during operation, we will be very grateful if you report these frequent breakdowns in the comments below!
Weaknesses and main disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer IX with mileage was last modified: October 16th, 2019 by Administrator
