2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

$1,750
from
3
listings
$2K–$5K
price range
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Low$1,750
High$4,995
From$1,750
Avg Mileage208,333 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 3 active dealer listings as of

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,750
$2K–$5K
3 listings208,333 avg miles
ES
From$775
58 listings|$775–$17K
GT
From$10,888
6 listings|$11K–$18K
GTS
From$2,800
6 listings|$3K–$7K
LE
From$6,995
5 listings|$7K–$14K
Ralliart
From$8,600
5 listings|$9K–$18K
SE
From$4,995
9 listings|$5K–$12K
SEL
From$6,000
4 listings|$6K–$14K

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Pricing

Price Trend

1 data point
$3,595
as of Mar 26

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Mitsubishi Lancer Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 80 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
80
Complaints
7
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
17V5690002017-14-09
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles and 2004 Lancer Sportback vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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18V2200002018-05-04
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles that previously received a like-for-like passenger side frontal air bag inflator under recall 15V321 as interim remedy. Also recalled are 2004-2006 Lancer vehicles located in Guam or Saipan that previously received or never received a new inflator under 15V321 or 17V569. These passenger side frontal air bag inflators may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to explode in the event of an air bag deployment.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 80 owners have filed complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags17
02Visibility16
03Unknown Or Other5
04Vehicle Speed Control5
05Engine And Engine Cooling5
80 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Economy

19–27mpg combined
·
16-24city
·
23-32hwy
·
$1,600-$3,050/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer returns 19–27 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic 4-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

26States

12% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 26 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2004.

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer a good car to buy?

The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Depending on configuration, the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer delivers 19–27 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer, based on 80 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2004 compare to other Mitsubishi Lancer years?

The 2004 sits at a specific point in the Mitsubishi Lancer lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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