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2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

10.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,193

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018166 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-005

6 April 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger side frontal airbag inflator with a new, non-ammonium-nitrate-based inflator. Note: This campaign supersedes recall 2015-236 and involves vehicles that previously received an inflator under that recall.

3,172 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017444 · manufacturer campaign SR-17-004

15 September 2017

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger side frontal airbag inflator with a new, non-ammonium-nitrate-based inflator. Note: This campaign supersedes recall 2015-236 and involves vehicles that previously did not receive an inflator under that recall.

6,367 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016317 · manufacturer campaign SR16-003

21 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2003–2006 · Outlander 2003–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This would allow the wheel to rotate off its designed axis, and could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the crossmember and apply an anti-corrosion treatment or replace the assembly, as required.

64,305 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015236 · manufacturer campaign SR15-006

28 May 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2004–2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the passenger airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace front passenger airbag inflators. Note: This recall has been superseded. For unrepaired vehicles, see <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2017444">recall 2017444 for more information</a>. Vehicles previously serviced under this recall may have received an interim repair - See <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018166">recall 2018166 for more information</a>.

9,538 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 56% of 154 2004 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
237 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, of which 3 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer get?
NRCan rates the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer at 10.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 237 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,193 in fuel, producing roughly 4,759 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.