1996 MITSUBISHI LANCERMitsubishi Lancer 1996

Complaint Information: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall R/2000/127 [UK]: Active yaw control ecu concern
    The "active yaw control ecu" may be incorrectly programmed which may cause the clutches in the torque transfer differential to remain disengaged when the engine starts. This could result in damage to the rear axle differential.
    recall potentially affected vehicles and replace the electronic control unit (ecu).

  • Recall R/2021/240 [UK]: The air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection
    The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
    the driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TSB-22-54-003 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This 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.
  • TSB-13-42A-002 - STRUCTURE: This technical service bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the body section of the applicable service manuals.
  • TT194 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TTIndex12 - EQUIPMENT: This is an index of tech talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
  • TT193 - STRUCTURE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT195 - STEERING: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT192 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT191 - AIR BAGS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT218 - WHEELS: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT217 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-15-54-004 - EQUIPMENT: This tsb contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
  • TT253 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-19-00-008 - EQUIPMENT: This is a technical service bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes tsb-18-00-003, issued april, 2018, to add updated information for carrying capacity reduced label.
  • TT237 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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