Trim Report

Mitsubishi Lancer DE2004

Includes:LANCERMITS|DE
$1,999
Starting From
3
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,999
Max $5,995
From $1,999
(27d ago)

DE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$7,894
$8K–$8K
1 listings75,000 avg miles
DE
From$1,999
3 listings|$2K–$6K
ES
From$903
64 listings|$903–$15K
GT
From$4,990
10 listings|$5K–$13K
GTS
From$1,900
9 listings|$2K–$8K
Ralliart
From$7,894
6 listings|$8K–$22K
SE
From$4,000
14 listings|$4K–$14K

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer DE Pricing

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Where to Find Mitsubishi Lancer DE

Location data for all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer trims combined

28States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 28 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mitsubishi Lancer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

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
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Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

19–27mpg combined
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16-24city
·
23-32hwy
·
$2,300-$4,000/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~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic 4-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$2,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic 4-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$4,000/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer DE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the DE compare to other Mitsubishi Lancer trims?

Every Mitsubishi Lancer trim targets a different buyer. The 2004 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer DE?

Maintenance costs for the DE align with the broader Mitsubishi Lancer ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2004 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Mitsubishi Lancer DE?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Mitsubishi Lancer DE year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Mitsubishi Lancer overview compares all years side by side.

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