2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportsback

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Oct 18, 2012TX16,816 mi
  Electrical system
  TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that the colors on the instrument panel changed from orange to yellow erroneously. The contact stated that when the panel changed to yellow, the tire service warning light would also illuminate. The contact took the…

  TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi lancer sportsback. The contact stated that the colors on the instrument panel changed from orange to yellow erroneously. The contact stated that when the panel changed to yellow, the tire service warning light would also illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told to change the tires from air to nitrogen gas. The contact performed the switch as instructed but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the vehicle was test driven for 80 miles however, the warning light did not illuminate. The dealer replaced the tire sensors as a precaution but the tire service warning light continued to illuminate intermittently. The failure mileage was 16,816 and the current mileage was 16,900. ..Updated 12/11/12 *bf updated 12/12/12*js updated 12/14/12*lj updated 12/18/2012*js

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
• 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
• 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10211530This 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.
• 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170107This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170106This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170104This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170103This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170101This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070This 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.
• 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10163703This 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.
• 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10117839This is a letter sent to dealers, to inform them that the temporary investigation of Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Front Impact Sensors investigation has concluded.
• 10103061This tsb instructs the dealer to update the hfm (hands free module) software to improve the bluetooth connection with iphone/ipod/ipad when the device IS connected to wi‐fi. This update addresses unstable, repeatedly connecting and disconnecting from the vehicle's bluetooth when the iphone's wi‐fi IS enabled. The condition does not occur when wi‐fi IS turned off.
• 10098916This IS a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, providing instructions for modifying the wiring harness and replacing the radiator and/or condenser fan motor and connectors, in cases where an inoperative fan may be caused by a melted connector at the radiator fan motor and/or condenser fan motor.
• 10057905Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097.
• 10056332Mitsubishi: corrected information regarding headlamp rleay circuit in vehicle service manuals. Model 2009-2014 outlander, lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution.
• 10056298Mitsubishi: if lower quality fuel IS used, vehicles would have engine stalling or rough idle condition at low speeds, prior to stopping or starting, and IS operated, with air conditioning on, in high ambient temperature. Affects puerto rico only. Model 2011-2013 outlander sport, 2011-2014 lancer, lancer sportback.
• 10055619Mitsubishi: this bulletin IS an introduction to mapcare and the map update purchase for mitsubishi multi communications system. This does not apply to mitsubishi multi entertainment system for the 2014 and later mirage. Included in the mapcare update are: lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution, outlander, and outlander sport/rvr model year 2014. Map updates for purchase include: lancer/ lancer evolution model years 2008-2013. Lancer sportback model years 2009-2013. Outlander model years 2007-2013. Outlander sport/rvr model years 2001-2013, endeavor model years 2007-2011, galant model years 2007-2012, i-miev model years 2012-2013.
• 10054444Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may accumulate at the bottom of the air cleaner from snow build up. Vehicles also include model: lancer model years 2008-2015 and model lancer sportback model years 2009-2015.
• 10053650Mitsubishi: information concerning an update of the service manual involving instructions for the removal and installation of the ABS and asc hydraulic unit. Also incuded lancer 2008-2014, lancer sportback 2009-2014, outlander, and sport/rvr 2011-2014. Updated 12/16/13.
• 10053566Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr 2011-2014, lancer 2008-2014, lancer evolution 2008-2014, and lancer sportback 2009-2014. Updated 12/16/13.
• 10046519Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. New sensor not to be rotated before installation. Models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2010-12 lancer/lancer sportback & galant, 2008-12 eclipse/eclipse spyder, 2004-11 endeavor.

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