The main problems of auto Mitsubishi Lancer 10. Not new Lancer X and possible problems in operation

Lancer 10 is a car that has proven itself with car owners. It is reliable, safe, economical, modern, but not without flaws.

Competitors take advantage of this by creating cars that can force the buyer to abandon the choice of Mitsubishi.

These cars also have design flaws that do not allow the Lancer X to be forced out of the market.

Lancer 10 or Mazda

Choosing which car is better between Mitsubishi and Mazda 3 is quite difficult. Mazda benefits are:

• high-quality sound insulation;
• interior plastic looks more expensive;
• lack of "crickets";
• headlight washer;
• daytime running lights do not require complex activation.

The disadvantages of the Mazda 3 against the background of the Lancer are:

• the material of the buttons is too soft, so scratches remain on them during operation;
• worse handling in corners;
• paintwork is more susceptible to damage.

If we make a comparison with the Mazda 6, then the Lancer is clearly inferior in dynamics and controllability. The disadvantage of the Mazda 6 is too low ground clearance. After installing the crankcase protection, there may be problems with overcoming obstacles on the road.

Compare Lancer X and Ford Focus

If the car owner has a large appearance, then it is better to refuse to purchase a Ford Focus. The interior is too cramped for people whose height exceeds 180 cm. The car also has a number of minor technical flaws:

• wipers do not clean the windshield;
• condensation forms in the headlights;
• the quality of the plastic in the pre-styling version is low, so for the absence of “crickets”, the choice should be made towards Focus 2;
• poor visibility in the rear-view mirrors;
• fraying the wiring of the trunk lock.

The choice towards the Ford Focus should be made if there is a desire to own a car with diesel engine. It is highly reliable. The rest of the engines have a shorter resource and are very whimsical, although they do not suffer from an oil burner like a 1.5 liter engine from Mitsubishi. In general, this car is designed for measured, city driving.

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze has mediocre dynamics, so if the car owner has a desire for a sporty ride, then the choice should be made in the direction of the Lancer 10 ralliart with power plants of 2.0 or 2.4 liters.

Also what owners need to put up with chevrolet cruze, is a less practical interior. The plastic looks cheaper than the Lancer X. The interior is made in bright colors, which causes it to get dirty quickly. The steering wheel is made of leatherette, which causes rapid wear of the coating. In general, with the same service life, the Lancer X interior looks more attractive.

The advantage of the Chevrolet Cruze lies in reliability power plant. All children's problems of the motor have already been solved by the manufacturer, so the engine practically does not cause trouble for the car owner.

Lancer X or Honda Civic

Honda Civic is able to compete with Lancer 10. The car has good dynamic performance. Noise isolation is a level higher than that of Mitsubishi. The engine in terms of reliability corresponds to a 1.8 liter Lancer motor X, which is famous for its great resource.

Civic 8 will help you not to get lost in the stream of cars. Its design is filled with futurism. Dynamic performance is not inferior to Lancer 10.

The Civic 4d power plant is quite reliable, but coking occurs on 1.5 liter Mitsubishi engines when reaching 100 thousand km. Structurally, the power unit is more perfect than the one and a half liter Lancer 10 engine.

The disadvantage of the Civic is that the suspension is too soft. Rolls occur in corners, and when driving through bumps, shock absorbers often break through.

Mitsubishi Lancer X and Toyota Corolla

The advantages and disadvantages of Toyota Corolla originate from the manufacturer's policy regarding innovation. Toyota Motor Corporation is constantly striving to make its car as modern as possible. Therefore, in the production process are constantly introduced design changes. Among them there are both successful solutions and obviously unsuccessful ones. So, for example, the Corolla 150 has an option with a robotic gearbox, which turned out to be very problematic.

Choice Toyota Corolla in most cases it is justified, since the car has a number of advantages over the Lancer 10:

• more reliable electrics;
• clear operation of the manual transmission;
• a long resource before the start of the oil burner, which the 1.5 liter Lancer 10 engine cannot boast of.

Compare Lancer X with Kia Rio

Kia Rio has a well-assembled interior and a spacious trunk. Noise isolation is worse than in Mitsubishi. Also noticeable are the mass of uneven seams and uneven paintwork. Handling is worse than that of Lancer 10. Reliability is also quite inferior to Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Lancer X compared to Hyundai Solaris

Solaris has a six-speed automatic transmission. This allows acceleration to be carried out with virtually no jolts. Despite the smaller engine size, which is 1.4 liters, the car shows itself to be voracious, especially in urban areas, consuming up to 11-11.5 liters per 100 km.

Lancer 10 or Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octavia has a turbocharged version in its line of engines with engine displacement reduction technology. This allows, depending on the need, to obtain either high efficiency or excellent dynamic performance. For example, acceleration to 100 km / h, Octavia is able to do in 8 s.

Inspection Lancer 10 before purchase

What to look for when purchasing Mitsubishi Lancer X is summarized in the table below.

Node or system	Note
Engine	Compression control on a 1.5 engine
Body	Rust spots are most common on cars before 2011
Lubrication system	Maslozher characteristic 1.5 liter engines. Possible extrusion of grease through the seals and seals due to the increased pressure of crankcase gases
Transmission	It is required to check the oil in the variator and automatic transmission. If there is a burning smell, then it is better to refuse to purchase a car.
Steering	Problems mainly in the EUR
Lighting	Check the absence of tarnishing of the headlight glass

05.09.2016

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 (Mitsubishi Lancer X)- the tenth generation of one of the most popular models produced Japanese company Mitsubishi Motors. Lancer is one of those machines, without which it is already impossible to imagine the modern auto industry. The previous generation of this car has become a real bestseller in the world market, and, by right, is considered one of the most unpretentious cars in its class. The hero of today's review is no less in demand than its predecessor, but whether he has lost his former reliability in the race for modern trends, now let's try to find out.

A bit of history:

For the first time a car with the name Lancer (A70) appeared on the market back in 1973. Initially, the novelty was conceived as a transitional model to fill the gap in the company's lineup between compact hatchback Minica and Galant sedan, and was based on the Mitsubishi Colt. The car was presented in three body types - sedan, coupe and station wagon. hallmark This model from other representatives of the company was the presence of disc brakes on all wheels, the use of a safety steering column and a 98-horsepower engine with two carburetors - the Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR. A rally version with a 165 hp engine was also produced, which in 1973 took the first four places in the Australian rally, and a year later won the East African Safari Rally.

The debut of the production version of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 took place in 2007 at the Detroit auto show. However, the appearance of the novelty and its appearance became known back in 2005, after the premiere of Concept-cX (it was shown at the Tokyo motor show) and Concept-Sportback (it debuted at the Frankfurt auto show). When developing the novelty, the Project Global trolley was taken as the basis, which had previously been successfully tested on. This generation of the car was endowed with a unique, memorable appearance, thanks to which it became one of the most successful models in the history. In addition to the original design, the Lancer 10 was endowed with a safe RISE body, made according to unique technology(body rigidity in torsion increased by 56%, in bending - 50%). However, there were also details in which the novelty was significantly inferior to the previous generation - sound insulation, interior trim and driving performance.

In 2010, the model experienced the first restyling, during which minor changes were made. technical changes. A year later, the manufacturer made changes to the appearance of the car - new 10-spoke wheel disks, the architecture of the bumpers and the framing of the radiator grill have changed (chrome trim has appeared), expanded the line power units. The update in 2014 was aimed at eliminating some technical shortcomings - shock absorber anthers appeared, the ability to change steering rods (previously the part was assembled with a rack), the reliability of wheel bearings, etc. increased. In 2018, it was announced that the production of this generation of the model was discontinued.

Problem areas and disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with mileage

The paintwork of the body is soft and thin, which is why it painfully endures even a meeting with the branches of bushes (scratches). Due to the fact that the body quickly loses its presentable appearance, the owners often carry out cosmetic repairs, repainting problematic parts, which makes it more difficult to identify a broken car. When inspecting cars that have undergone cosmetic repairs, check gaps, openings, integrity of the joint sealant, and look for the presence of putty. The manufacturer also saved on external body panels - the thickness and strength of steel leaves much to be desired. to corrosion body iron unwillingly, but this is more the merit of galvanizing than the metal itself. Despite good corrosion protection, leaving chips for a long time without attention is not worth it, since mushrooms can still appear in them. Rust most quickly affects the thresholds, the hood, the edge of the roof and arches, the trunk lid, the seams of the doors, the joints between the wings and bumpers.

It would be useful to pay attention to the bottom of the car. Rotten Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is still a rarity, but there may already be certain inclinations for this. In the absence of proper care and additional anticorrosive treatment, arch niches, spars, brackets, seams and a niche near the fuel tank. AT engine compartment seams and glasses are a cause for concern. Among other disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the softness of the protective plastic of the front optics, which, moreover, becomes cloudy over the years, which reduces the quality of the light beam. Polishing will help restore the headlights to their former transparency, and you will have to glue the film to protect them from scratches. It is also worth highlighting such troubles as leaky foglights, play in the door handles, unreliable fastening of the mirror linings and front door seals.

Power units

In our market, Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is found with gasoline engines 1.5 (4A91 109 hp), 1.6 (4A92 117 hp), 1.8 (4B10 143 hp), 2.0 (4B11 150 hp) and 2.4(4B12). Rarely, but still, diesel versions 2.0 DI-D (136 hp) come across. Looking ahead, I’ll say that all the engines of this model are reliable and, with proper care, do not present significant surprises.

Petrol

Gasoline engines have one common disease - the sealing ring between the manifold and the catalyst quickly burns out, because of this, unpleasant sounds appear during acceleration. Ignition coils do not differ in survivability (symptoms - the car does not start well). It is also worth noting that the throttle is sensitive to pollution - it is recommended to clean it every 30-40 thousand kilometers. For cars of the first years of production, the “Check” indicator on the instrument panel may light up for no reason - it is treated by updating the firmware. Since these engines do not have hydraulic lifters, every 80-100 thousand km it is necessary to adjust thermal gaps valves. For cars with HBO, this procedure should be carried out more often. If this is not done, the valves will begin to hang over time.

The most problematic in the line are the stock engines of the 4A9 series - 1.5 and 1.6 liters. The main disadvantage of these internal combustion engines is the tendency of the piston rings to coke - leading to an increase in oil consumption. If this trouble is not followed up in the future, the maslozhor can adversely affect the resource of the connecting rod and piston group (the liners rotate, scoring appears). The timing chain is also not reliable, which often needs to be replaced on a run of 100-150 thousand kilometers (stretched). The crankshaft seals and gaskets withstand about the same amount. If tightened to fix leaks, escaping oil will kill the pulley drive belts. On average, the resource of motors is 300,000 km, but with proper maintenance they can withstand up to 400,000 km.

The 4B1 series engines are also not without problems that cause a progressive oil burn, but here it manifests itself after 200,000 km of run. Of the shortcomings of these internal combustion engines, owners most often note increased noise and a tendency to vibration. For cars with high mileage, problems can be caused by the exhaust system (walls burn out) and the timing chain (stretches). On older Mitsubishi Lancer 10, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the wiring and injector connectors (they break). If you do not keep track of the catalyst and oil level, there is a high probability of scoring in the cylinders. In a 2.4 engine, the cause of scoring is aggressive operation without preheating. A signal about the presence of a problem will be tapping on a cold engine. These motors are not without minor troubles, such as leaks in gaskets and seals, damage to pipes, etc. The resource is about 450,000 km.

Diesel

Diesel versions were equipped with a modernized two-liter engine of the EA188 series, borrowed from the VAG concern. Of the main problems faced by owners of diesel Mitsubishi Lancer 10, it is necessary to highlight the rapid wear of fuel equipment, the hexagon of the oil pump, the USR valve and the particulate filter (only the BSY engine has a particulate filter). Also, there are frequent cases of loss of lubrication due to a burst oil supply pipe to the oil cooler and turbocharger failure, but these ailments, as a rule, occur on long runs. In addition, this diesel is famous for its good oil appetite, which can reach 1 liter per thousand runs.

Transmission

For Mitsubishi Lancer 10, three types of gearboxes were available - mechanics, automatic transmission and variator. Strange as it may sound, but the 5-speed manual transmission, which is paired with 1.5 and 1.6 engines, causes the most problems. In this box, in addition to the unreliability of synchronizers, bearings, couplings and gears, a rather weak case. Before buying a car with such a box, be sure to listen to the box if there is a hum in it (it is advisable to check it on a lift). It is also necessary to look at the oil, whether there are pieces of metal and gray turbidity in it. But manual transmissions, which were combined with 1.8 and 2.0 engines, turned out to be more enduring. Of the general problems of mechanics, weak drive seals (flow) and noise when shifting gears can be distinguished.

Among automatic transmissions, the most widely used 4-speed automatic F4A51. This transmission is quite reliable and, with timely maintenance, does not particularly bother with breakdowns up to 300,000 km. Of the weak points of the automatic transmission, it is worth highlighting the pump, speed sensor and oil seals. On long runs of 200,000+, failures in the operation of solenoids, valve body, planetary gears and brake bands are possible. It should be noted that this machine does not like dirty oil, overheating and sudden starts. The six-speed JF613E is a rarity for our market, as it was installed only in diesel versions and with a petrol engine 2.4. The main problem of this machine is the rapid wear of the friction clutches, the particles of which are carried along the gearbox, clogging the oil channels, solenoids and valve body. Despite this, for owners who change oil every 30-40 thousand km, the box takes care of about 200,000 km without significant repairs.

But the reliability of the Jatco JF011E variator largely depends on the quality of service (it is recommended to change the lubricant every 40-60 thousand km) and operating conditions. With proper care and correct operation the variator will last about 250,000 kilometers. This transmission painfully endures work in traffic jams and over long distances - it overheats (after overheating, it is recommended to replace the oil in the transmission as soon as possible). The first in this unit are the solenoids, shaft bearings, step motor, spline connections of the planetary gear and its clutches. With an aggressive driving style, the belt quickly stretches and the cones are damaged (seizures appear), after which it will be cheaper to change the box to a used one than to repair it. Signals about the malfunction of the unit will serve extraneous sounds, jerking and hanging. Also sure signs of imminent death are the presence of small metal particles on the tip of the dipstick and the smell of burning.

Resource suspension, steering and brakes Mitsubishi Lancer 10

This model is equipped independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link design at the rear. Chassis Mitsubishi Lancer 10 has a good resource and is well adapted to domestic operating conditions. Of the weak points, it is worth highlighting the rear springs, which sag after 120-150 thousand km. The rest of the suspension resource is above average. Stabilizer struts run about 30-50 thousand km, bushings up to 60,000 km. Front shock absorbers and thrust bearings are enough for 80-100 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers, wheel bearings and ball bearings withstand a little more - 100-120 thousand km. The silent blocks of the subframe need to be replaced after 150,000 km. Multi-link rubber bands with moderate loads last 100-120 thousand km. And here rear shock absorbers and hub bearings (change assembled with the hub) can last up to 150 thousand km. Trailing arms need to be replaced every 150-200 thousand km. It is worth noting that the camber and toe adjustment bolts are prone to souring.

The weak point in the steering is the rail, which will often make itself felt by the appearance of knocks in the first hundred thousand kilometers. Closer to 150,000 km, the rail starts to flow. Buying an original part is a costly business - $ 600-700, fortunately, the rail is maintainable (repair costs $ 150-250). Another disadvantage is a small resource of steering tips. The electric power steering, which is equipped with versions with the 1.5 engine, does not differ in exemplary reliability - it starts to fail closer to 150,000 km (the part cannot be repaired). The remaining versions are equipped with a classic power steering, which, when regular maintenance and the absence of line leaks does not cause unnecessary problems.

The brakes of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 are reliable, but owners of cars with top-end engines often blame them for insufficient efficiency. brake system and rapid wear of pads (30,000 km) and discs (50-70 thousand km). The calipers are very afraid of dirt, since the finger covers are rather weak here (it is necessary to change it every 4-5 years). In "older" specimens, wedging of the rear brakes is possible due to souring of the pistons of the brake mechanisms. Early enough, the ABS unit also requires attention (when driving through puddles, it floods) and sensors with wiring.

Salon

The interior trim materials of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 are quite budgetary, and the build quality leaves much to be desired - the seams of the front panel are poorly fitted, and there are backlashes in the attachment points! There are also complaints about the wear resistance of some interior trim elements. So, for example, on aluminum inserts, door handles, steering wheel braid and gearshift lever, signs of wear appear in the first 100,000 kilometers. The upholstery of the armrests and front seats does not last much longer. There are also complaints about acoustic comfort - the interior begins to rattle and creak over time. The situation is aggravated by the lack of normal sound insulation. Due to the fact that there is bare metal under the carpet, in hard frost cold feet. On older cars, the cables for door locks and trunk opening may require attention - they turn sour and begin to wedge.

The electrical equipment of the car as a whole is reliable and bothers infrequently. After 5-7 years, the stove fan motor makes itself felt (begins to howl). About the same amount of time the seat heating elements serve, rear window and mechanisms for folding exterior mirrors. For cars manufactured before 2009, the power window mechanism could be warped along with the door frame (the mounting bolts were torn off). This ailment was eliminated under warranty, but there were also those who limited themselves to regular tightening of the bolts. Therefore, in the event of extraneous noise during the operation of the power window, check the condition of the fasteners. Mitsubishi Lancer 10 air-conditioned headache add system pipes - flow. Over the years, the image quality of the rear view camera has deteriorated. The problem, as a rule, lies in the insufficient tightness of the part (the board is oxidized). Does not differ in reliability and wiring. The wiring harnesses of the doors and engine compartment(insulation cracks, breaks, etc.). The connection connectors are also considered quite problematic (they burn, oxidize, the latches break).

Outcome:

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 stylish and enough reliable car, the only thing that spoils the image of quality Japanese car, so this is the low quality of the wiring, decoration and assembly of the cabin. Another disadvantage of the car can be attributed to the high cost of original spare parts.

Advantages:

• Striking, sporty design
• Reliable suspension
• automatic transmission
• Galvanized body

Disadvantages:

• soft metal
• Weak soundproofing on cars up to 2011 release
• Interior quality
• High fuel consumption on the version with a 2.0 engine, in the city 12 - 14 liters per hundred

If you are or have been the owner of this brand of car, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weak sides auto. Perhaps it is your review that will help others choose the right one.

Mitsubishi Lancer X has gained popularity among young drivers due to its design and the fame of the older brother Mitsubishi Lancer 9, which was famous for its reliability and rally character. But did the 10th Lancer take over everything? positive traits, has it become more reliable and more attractive to the consumer? - this is to be found in the article.

Short story

Mitsubishi Lancer X began to be produced in 2007 in sedan and hatchback bodies. It is worth noting that the car is produced and assembled for Russian market, exclusively in Japan.

Until 2010, the Russian consumer had access to cars equipped with engines with a working volume of 1.5 liters with a power of 109 Horse power; 1.8 liters with 143 horsepower; and 2.0 liters with 150 horsepower.

After restyling in 2010, the company revised the line of models supplied to Russia, and added a modification with a 1.6-liter engine and 117 horsepower, but removed a modification with a two-liter engine and a modification with a hatchback body.

General provisions

According to the masters from professional service stations, the “tenth” generation Lancer is unpretentious and reliable. However, according to the owners, the car has many nuances and some disadvantages.

It is noted that the quality Mitsubishi bodies Lancer X is very worthy, and does not cause any complaints, but the quality of the paintwork leaves much to be desired. As experienced car owners note, the paint on the car is very delicate, and you can get a deep scratch from an accidental touch with the keys. Therefore, you should not hope for the absence of chips from pebbles and small scratches on a used car. When buying this model, it is advisable to book it with a transparent film or cover it with a heavy-duty varnish. But there were no complaints about body rotting.

There is still a serious drawback with frankly poor sound insulation. As the owners note, for untrained drivers, driving on a dirt road or getting rubble under the wheels can cause a heart attack from unexpectedly loud shots on the bottom and wheel arches. On the one hand, the problem is not so serious, but the solution can cost 30-40 thousand rubles.

And most importantly, the new generation has lost its "rally" handling, and the car at a speed of 140 km / h begins to float on the road. And the driver has to constantly "catch" the car. In addition, when quickly overcoming sharp turn(90 degrees at a speed of 50-60 km / h), the rear axle of the car enters.

Also, there is a problem that the car is very popular with car thieves. Although such dubious popularity is difficult to explain (the car is not very expensive, and there are no problems with it secondary market and there is no shortage of new and used spare parts), but the situation is complicated by a very simple regular anti-theft system, which is not a problem even for novice craftsmen. Therefore, it is very important to complete the car with additional security systems.

In addition, although the car is considered reliable, its maintenance and repair cannot be called budgetary. Original spare parts are very expensive, and Taiwanese counterparts did not perform well.

I also wanted to note that the car is quite reliable in comparison with modern competitors, but in addition to some well-known problems, it has several design flaws. So for example - the air conditioning system of the car interior works properly and reliably throughout the entire period of operation, but the location of the radiator of the air conditioning system failed. As in many cars, the air conditioning radiator is placed in front of the main radiator of the car's cooling system, but is located at such a distance that the gap between the two elements becomes clogged with dirt and debris. Therefore, the owners are forced to clean it every 50-60 thousand km, and the radiators have to be completely removed.

Interior quality

Surprisingly, but even here the Japanese retreated from their principle of high-level performance. In addition to the fact that the interior is distinguished by frankly cheap plastic trim, the interior design is also suitable for cars from the 90s.

The plastic used to finish the door trim and center console is soft on the one hand, which reduces scratch resistance, on the other hand it is surprisingly noisy and holds together. Therefore, the appearance of numerous "crickets" will not be surprising.

Also, some owners note the insufficient quality of the standard audio system, but this problem is possible due to a lack of sound insulation. In some cases, an interesting malfunction appears - in the cold season, the central lock on the rear doors stops working.

Otherwise, the interior of the car has all the qualities of modern inexpensive cars. But even in new machines, the quality and design remain the same.

Electrical and electronic quality

As for the electronic and electrical filling of the car, in this regard, apart from a couple of comments, there will be no problems.

By about 150,000 km, the contacts of the frontal impact sensors, which are responsible for triggering the airbags, can oxidize and rot. But the problem is that the contacts cannot be restored, and you have to completely change the sensors. Therefore, when a warning indication appears on the instrument panel (SRS), this is the first place to check for a malfunction.

Also, there are unusual cases when the wiring harness is frayed for air filter. In this case, you can expect any symptoms and any problems with the car's electronics.

Well, the most common problem with electrical stuffing in this car- This is a heated rear-view mirrors and rear window. Even on new cars, it can fail, and the fuse box starts to get very hot in places where the relays are installed (heating can reach up to 83 degrees Celsius, and even the wiring starts to melt, in a single case there were traces of melting on the door trim). Naturally, a specific smell of burnt wiring may appear in the cabin, but the indicator on the button and the cut-off switch that turns off the heating after 20 minutes will work normally. Most often, the power fuse 25A - 30A and the contact pad are to blame. Their replacement will cost from 700 to 2000 rubles, depending on the service and the cost of components.

Mitsubishi Lancer X powertrains

As masters from car services and experienced car owners note, the power units themselves are reliable, although not without nuances, but all problems arise due to insufficient power and the car's predisposition to an aggressive driving style. Therefore, for fast acceleration and higher power, drivers have to squeeze all the “juice” out of low-power motors. This leads to serious problems and rapid wear.

This especially affects engines with a displacement of 1.5 liters 4A91, which turned out to be weak for this car. Due to constant work at the limit of its capabilities, the motor rarely survives the milestone of 150,000 km.

At a constant maximum load, the motor begins to actively “eat” oil, which leads to a rapid clogging of the oil channels in the pistons and to coking of the rings. Naturally. This leads to even greater consumption of automotive oil and accelerated failure. catalytic converter.

Sooner or later, the driver may not keep up with the rapidly decreasing volume engine oil, which will lead to overhaul unit or its complete replacement. Although the manufacturer has released a new series oil scraper rings on the pistons, but this did not lead to an absolute solution to the problem. After all, the operation of the motor remains at the limit of its capabilities.

But it is worth noting that the manufacturer produces repair kits with a complete set of the piston group of the second size. But having learned the cost of such a kit, most owners of the tenth Lancer will lose all desire to repair it.

As for the later version of the car (starting from 2012), which is equipped with a 1.6 4A92 engine, there is no definite answer. The engine is not much different from the previous one, but has not yet had time to show itself from the bad side. Although many minders look at him skeptically.

Power units with a working volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters are more reliable and have lost the sores of weaker versions. By modern standards, their resource without repair of 200,000 km is a normal indicator.

But all motors are united by the only nuances of operation - they are very sensitive to various kinds of pollution. throttle valve and an absolute pressure sensor in the intake manifold. At the same time, the car begins to “inadequately” respond to the gas pedal, unevenness in operation or tripling begins to appear, or it starts to start poorly. To solve the problem, it is enough to thoroughly flush the throttle valve and clean the sensor. But it should be borne in mind that it is better to entrust this to professionals.

In addition, some specimens show a feature, a feature, not a problem. They do not warm up well in winter, but you should not worry about this.

It is worth adding about the service life of the catalytic converter - it is at least 100,000 km, further work depends on the driving style and car maintenance. But many drivers do not repair this unit, but put an inexpensive snag that emits normal work converter for on-board computer cars.

The quality of the steering mechanism of the car

Models of the first years of production with a 1.5-liter engine were equipped with electric power steering, which often failed. Therefore, when buying a car manufactured in 2007-2008, it is necessary to clarify the question about this element. This rarely happened, but it did happen, the electric amplifier could fail completely. Or stop working when turning the steering wheel to one side. At the same time, the mechanism is absolutely beyond repair, which is why it was necessary to change the entire mechanism assembly. But apart from rare cases of failure, the mechanism has shown itself to be quite reliable and does not cause trouble to the owner throughout the life of the car.

Cars with engines of 1.8 and 2.0 liters were already equipped with a classic power steering system that works like a Swiss watch. Subject to scheduled replacement hydraulic fluid every 90 thousand km. The only thing that can happen is a leak in the fluid return line from the rack to the pump, due to the fact that the tubes can fray in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bmounts to the steering mechanism.

But the whole picture of reliability, a little, spoils the relatively small resource of steering rods and tips. In this car, it does not exceed 60,000 km.

Please note that some Mitsubishi Lancer X buyers have complained that the car pulls to the left or right side. At the same time, the camber and toe angle, rubber and other elements were normal. Therefore, before the final purchase of a used car, be sure to make several test drives on a flat and straight road. Since, getting rid of this "feature" will not work.

The quality of the suspension and chassis of the car

There were no critical problems in the chassis. Therefore, you can pay attention only to some of the nuances and the average service life of the elements.

For example, like the previous version of the model, the service life of silent blocks on the front levers does not exceed 60,000 km. But it should be taken into account when replacing that the resource of the ball joint is limited to an average of 90,000 - 100,000 km, and it only changes in conjunction with a lever. Therefore, think about the advisability of replacing only the rubber bands.

Front shock absorbers show standard level reliability for modern cars. Their resource is from 120,000 km, but it is recommended to replace it in tandem with thrust bearings.

And it is worth mentioning the small resource of the struts and bushings of the front and rear stabilizer. They will have to be changed every 30,000 - 40,000 km, or the appearance of a knock on small bumps and pits - is inevitable.

Lancer X transmission quality

The weakest link in the whole car was the CVT, which was offered in pair with engines with displacements of 1.8 and 2.0 liters. Despite all the precautions and careful attitude to the CVT transmission, it could serve about 150,000 km.

Although repairs are possible, only a qualified specialist and the replacement of many original spare parts are needed, which will cost a “round” sum, and all the costs of repairing and restoring the transmission can reach 120,000 rubles. Therefore, it was more profitable to search for and purchase transmission options in the secondary market, which cost up to 60,000 rubles.

In addition, the variator suffered greatly from overheating due to poor location. oil cooler on pre-styling models. For some reason, the manufacturer placed it in front of the right wheel. Right behind the plastic fender liner, which provided excellent access to dirt and water. Therefore, after each winter season, it was necessary to carry out maintenance of the radiator, removing and washing it, but this was complicated by the fact that this radiator was subject to corrosion, and had an unpleasant feature - by 120,000 km the oil supply fittings could bend. Therefore, the masters selected an analogue of the radiator from Hyundai, which cost 7,000 rubles, instead of 20,000 rubles of the original.

But the "miracles" did not stop after the restyling of the model. For some reason, the automaker decided to ditch the CVT radiator altogether - as an extra detail. This led to more frequent cases of overheating, and, accordingly, the failure of the unit. But domestic craftsmen got the hang of installing a radiator, as on previous versions, using the same analogue (fortunately, the regular attachment points remained). At the same time, it was necessary to change the variator cover, which lost two additional outlets for oil circulation.

It is worth remembering that the CVT transmission respects a careful attitude and a calm ride, and absolutely does not tolerate shock loads. Such as a sharp start with wheel slip or sudden braking.

A five-speed manual gearbox was present in all vehicle trim levels, but different models were used for cars with more powerful or weaker engines. In terms of reliability, there are no complaints about both models. mechanical transmissions. The only caveat is the need to replace transmission oil every 100,000 km.

automatic box four-speed transmission is a time-tested model that is as reliable as a tank. Therefore, even the masters at service stations could not remember a single case of repair. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the oil should be changed every 90,000 runs.

Conclusion

Mitsubishi Lancer X is an average car from which one would expect excellent "Japanese" quality, but in return you get an average car that does not differ much from other inexpensive ones except for design. Therefore, when choosing a car in the secondary market, you can safely look at models from other manufacturers.

But if desire or chance makes you buy Lancer X, then you can remember a few highlights:

1) This car is not intended for street or professional racing, although its design and stereotypes encourage such behavior.

2) You should not expect luxurious interior decoration from it, this model is characterized by asceticism.

3) In case of any malfunction, you should not look at spare parts analogues of Taiwanese origin. Fortunately, in Russia there is no shortage of used spare parts, but new original ones are very expensive.

4) Only a careful attitude to the car will allow you to enjoy it, and not experience negative feelings about the quality of the car.

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Lancer X appeared in 2007 and is selling well to this day. His appearance, relished by many motorists, resembles a fighter. Despite the interesting exterior, the car also has other useful qualities that make the car popular even in the secondary market.

The body of the "tenth" Lancer does not differ in super strength, because the metal used is quite thin. The paintwork is also not durable, so scratches and chips can often be found on these cars. Even pebbles on the road can slightly damage the rear arches, especially since the anti-gravel coating often peels off on Lancers.

But for those who decide to buy on the secondary market and are going to inspect the body in search of rust, it’s worth starting with the trunk, it is there that it most often forms, because condensate accumulates in the luggage compartment, and water seeps through the taillight area in small quantities. .

Even in Lancers, over time, the headlights dim, on fog lights mirror elements burn out, and taillight bulbs often go out, so they will have to be replaced, but during replacement one must be careful not to break off the corner of the light filter.

Salon "tenth" Lancer

The inside of the car uses hard plastic that can creak over time. As for the chairs, they use a fabric that hardly wears out, but the armrests on the doors and between the chairs are rubbed.

The Lancer uses very simple electrical equipment, but despite its simplicity, after a few years (3-5), the stove fan motor may hum, if you replace it, then buying a new one will cost about $ 90. It is better to make a replacement before the onset of cold weather, because in winter there is a high probability that it will fail.

It also happens that on some specimens, heated seats, climate control, drives, adjustable mirrors junk over time.

On many Lancer X, after 80-100 thousand kilometers, especially in the city, the steering buttons begin to fail to fix the problem - you will have to replace the wiring loop rings on the steering block, they cost about $ 30.

Engine on Lancer

As for engines, there are several different options. The most problematic is the gasoline engine with a volume of 1.5 liters 4A91, there are a lot of cars with such an engine - about 30%. After 100 thousand kilometers in the city, this engine starts to eat oil - about 5 liters per 10,000 km, due to the fact that the piston rings are coked. To fix such a problem, you will have to spend about $ 120 on new rings.

But if you follow the car, especially after it has traveled 60,000 km, check the oil level with a dipstick. If it is suddenly noticed that the oil is decreasing, then without delay it is necessary to soak the rings in the composition for decoking.

As for other engines, such as the 1.6-liter 4A92 and the most common - 1.8-liter 4B10 and 2-liter 4B11, they do not consume oil.

In general, the “tenth” Lancer has reliable engines, they can easily withstand 300,000 kilometers, and if the engine is not killed, then the engine will be able to roll back 500 thousand.

AT Lancer X engines the MIVEC variable valve timing system is used, which is reliable and does not fail, there is also a timing chain that does not need to be changed for a very long time.

There are also some weak spots these engines have a rather weak throttle valve block, it tends to become clogged, so it must be cleaned every 40-50 thousand km. A new one will cost about $400. Further, after passing 60-70 thousand km. it is worth seeing how the belt drive of mounted units is doing, here it is important to monitor not only the belt, but also the rollers.

As a rule, after passing 120-150 thousand km. The front crankshaft oil seal may be leaking. It should be changed, the price for it is within 30 dollars. In addition, failures in the ignition system due to ignition coils can occur. Over time, these coils also need to be changed, and they cost about 150 US rubles. And if we consider cars that were produced before 2010, then these cars found condensation on the oxygen sensor.

There are also situations when a dense ring between exhaust system and the collector is destroyed due to its unreliability, then the car starts to make sounds similar to diesel rustling. Such an O-ring is not expensive - about $ 10.

Also in the "tenth" Lancer, the heater motor is considered unreliable, fortunately, it is not difficult to change it, since it is located under the glove compartment.

Appearance and what spoils it

If you look closely, you can see how the leashes of the wipers peel off. Among other unpleasant moments is a protective film lagging behind the doorway, also a film with rear arches peels off almost immediately.

And thanks to not very resistant paintwork scratches can easily appear on the car, which, of course, do not improve the appearance of the car.

Gearboxes

Lancers with a 1.6-liter engine are equipped with a 4-speed automatic Jatco F4A series, which has a rich history - it was created back in the 90s, the design is quite simple, so it is reliable if you change the oil in the box every 90,000 km , then this machine will travel at least 300,000 km.
As for the 5-speed manual, which is installed on Lancers with a 1.5-liter engine (Getrag F5M), there are some problems here.

Firstly, the clutch will have to be changed several times, a clutch kit will cost about $60. It is also known that the input shaft bearings and the release bearing are rather weak, many Lancer owners changed them under warranty, because they rattled.

But the mechanical 5-speed Aisin F5M are more durable, but after 100,000 km they can sometimes stick. Everything in winter mechanical boxes, which are installed on the Lancers, become tighter at first, because the grease from frost thickens, therefore, in order to make the ride more comfortable even in winter, you just need to use frost-resistant grease.

There are also configurations with the Jatco JF011E CVT, which showed its best side, it was developed back in 2005 and was used on models from brands such as Mitsubishi, Nissan, Suzuki, Renault, and even in American Jeep and Dodge. Of course, sometimes the selector fails and it happens that the gearbox modes do not switch due to poor contact.

Also, when driving a variator, it is important to remember that the variator box does not tolerate a sharp blocking of the wheels, when the wheels stick into the curb during parking, for example. During a sharp blocking of the wheels, the following situation occurs inside: scratches appear on the pulleys due to a twisted belt, the pulleys themselves begin to deform the belt, after which the variator starts to slip.

It will not be cheap to repair such a continuously variable gearbox - about $ 2,000, plus the cost of the belt, bearings, pulley, and there are times when you have to change the planetary gears and even the oil pump. How to determine whether it is time to repair the box - if jerks or slippage appear, then it's time to fork out.

And on the other hand, if you treat the box with care, do not tear it and do not overheat, keep it clean, and also change the special, expensive ($ 20 per liter) Dia Queen CVT-J1 oil with a frequency of 70,000 km., Then the CVT the box will last a very long time - no less than the machine can work out - about 250,000 km.

And yet, albeit very rarely, but there are Lancers with a 4WD all-wheel drive transmission, they use electronic control and a coupling that connects rear drive. The same system is used on the Outlanders, it is famous for its reliability and does not create any special problems.

Suspension on the "tenth" Lancer

The suspension design is the same as on the "ninth" Lancer - in front - MacPherson struts, and in the back - a multi-link - a fairly strong chassis, but you should not drive through serious mud. In order for the suspension to last longer, you must try to drive on more or less clean roads. If you drive on sand and salt, then after a while the struts, stabilizer bushings, and even springs will creak. Because, the rubber supports between the lower turns and the support cups are wiped.

They also do not like dirt and plain bearings of the front strut supports, when turning the steering wheel, they will either creak or crunch, and it will cost to change them - $ 50 for each support.
As for the front struts, their price is $ 200 apiece. There were such neglected cases when these racks did not travel more than 20,000 km. But in cars that were produced after 2011, the racks became longer-playing - they began to serve almost 3 times longer.

The developers did not stand still and in the Lancers, released in 2014, anthers were installed on the shock absorbers, which seriously began to protect the stem and oil seal from dirt. Also, in new cars, the rear bearings on the hubs have become more tenacious.

Despite this, during the operation, various sores of the car appear, requiring the intervention of the car owner and financial costs.

Some problems, such as maslozher, are characteristic only for some lancer models x, but there are also such weaknesses that are inherent in the entire line of cars, for example, insufficient soundproofing of the cabin.

The most problematic is the engine with a volume of 1.5 liters. Even with timely, proper maintenance its piston rings are coking. It causes increased consumption oil, an increase in crankcase gas pressure, squeezing lubricant through seals and seals, a decrease in compression, an increase in fuel consumption and a deterioration in dynamic performance.

Very often, owners of one and a half liter power units encounter such a problem with a run of 50 to 100 thousand km. Decoking or replacing piston rings only temporarily solves the problem. A 1.5-liter engine overhaul also occurs quite early, when the odometer shows 100-150 thousand km.

Larger engines are not subject to oil grease. They have a fairly large resource and are technically more advanced.

Power plant 4a91 with a volume of 1.5 liters

Steering problems

The steering rack starts to knock at low mileage. This is due to the insufficient strength of the regular bushing. As a rule, once a quality repair is carried out for a long time eliminates this problem.

Dismantled steering rack

Only the 1.5 liter Lancer 10 modification is equipped with electric power steering. Unlike the power steering, the EUR constantly annoys the driver with malfunctions. Problems arise both at the mechanical and electrical levels.

Malfunctions in electronics and electrics

The ETACS electronic control unit is very sensitive to the correct use of relays and fuses. Installing non-original elements very often disables them.

The relay responsible for heating the rear window and mirrors is often melted. Also, its contacts are oxidized, which impairs conductivity. Installing a more powerful relay after some time of operation leads to damage in the control unit.

The backlighting of the buttons is made partly on LEDs, partly on lamps with a non-standard connector. Light bulbs are prone to burn out quickly, so the problems of lack of indication on the Lancer X are common.

Other issues

All Lancer 10 modifications are bad with sound insulation. During the movement, both engine noise and wheel sounds are heard. The disadvantages of sound insulation are complemented by the “crickets” of the interior plastic. Over time, the gaps become uneven.

Salon Mitsubishi Lancer 10

The paintwork does not cause any particular complaints, but pockets of rust can be easily found on cars up to 2011 of release. Later models have better anti-corrosion resistance, but scuffs and scratches can still be seen on the surface of the paintwork.

The appearance of foci of rust in places of damage to the paintwork

The plastic of the headlights gradually becomes cloudy and acquires scratches. At the first stage, these faults are eliminated by polishing. On early copies, the elimination of the deterioration in light transmission is possible only by replacing the faded element.

Faded headlights

More rarely encountered problems are summarized in the table below.