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ABS Antilock,Suspension,Tires

ODI ID: 10043981 NHTSA Complaint ID: 435364,435365,435366

Make: Mitsubishi Model: 2002 LANCER 02

Component/Parts: ABS Antilock,Suspension,Tires

Failure Date: December 01, 2002 Complaint Date: November 12, 2003

City/State: MERCED, CA (California)
Crash: No Fire: No Injured: 0 Deaths: 0

Complaint Description: the brakes wore out prematurely. the part was replaced three times, but the problem continued exists. *ak the vehicle left black oil spots on the garage ground near all four tires the consumer was told it was from excess factory over coating. the brakes squealed continuously, the front brake pads wore out prematurely and a nail was in the sidewall of the rear tire and couldn't be repaired because to the front and rear struts needed to be replaced due to leakage, however the consumer was getting different opinions regarding the struts. the consumer felt that there was something wrong with the calipers and or brake design which caused the brakes to prematurely wear out. *scc the consumer was told the tires needed to be replaced *jb .