Wheel alignment for a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
Wheel alignment for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.7 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (24), air bags (22) and electrical system (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V220000 | 2018-04-05 | 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... |
| 17V569000 | 2017-09-14 | 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... |
| 16V458000 | 2016-06-23 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,... |
| 04V428000 | 2004-09-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Lancer
Wheel alignment for the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. An alignment keeps the car driving straight and the tires wearing evenly.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. If you have the service history of your Lancer, have it ready for the shop. The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
The steps
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Before the shop starts
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Small things that help
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Ask us
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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