Trim Report

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL2004

Includes:LANCERMITS|SEL
$6,000
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Where to Find Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Location data for all 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer trims combined

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.

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
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23-32hwy
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$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)

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Mitsubishi Lancer trims?

with 4 listings tracked, the SEL sits in a specific spot in the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer page.

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

Budget for standard SEL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2004 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mitsubishi Lancer SEL?

The best model year for the Mitsubishi Lancer SEL comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Mitsubishi Lancer overview.

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