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Following a few PM's between Spike and myself, we've decided it would be amusing for the Evo owners to list the annoying faults they've had with their cars. So here's a few to get us started...

1. The Speedo fails intermittently.

2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point.

3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!

Please feel free to submit your own......I will add more as the thread progresses.

I haven't really encountered difficulties as such.

However ! The geometry is an issue, i think this needs doing again for the 3rd time! there is an annoying squeek from the passenger seat when there's someone sitting in it, and there's another annoying squeek coming from....somewhere else, dunno where !

My Geometry needs looking at too!

Scooby Lee wrote:
1. The Speedo fails intermittently- lots!!!.

2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point.
2.a- rear fog light is hard to switch off, once it is on!

3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!
3a. Any tap on roof just above internal light sets off alarm.

4.Object avoidance - does not work!!

5.Trim to base/side of drivers seat keeps coming loose.

6.Im sure all my shocks are "shocking" fooked.

7.Clutch whine - when cold.

8.Dashboard panel came loose.

9.Alarm packed up.

10...............................

Please feel free to submit your own......I will add more as the thread progresses.

All the above dealt with under warranty so far and no charges.

Would,nt change it for the world either

1. The Speedo fails intermittently- lots!!!.

2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point.
2.a- rear fog light is hard to switch off, once it is on!

3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!
3a. Any tap on roof just above internal light sets off alarm - Get a dealer to turn the sensitivity down!

4. Object avoidance - does not work!!

5. Trim to base/side of drivers seat keeps coming loose.

6. I'm sure all my shocks are "shocking" fooked.

7. Clutch whine - when cold.

8. Dashboard panel came loose.

9. Alarm packed up.

10. Bonnet was misaligned.

11. Spark Plug failed - Replaced by dealer, but they cross-threaded a cover bolt when refitting.

12. Rear doorcard leather inserts became detached - Replaced under warranty, but did it again (replaced a second time).

13. 'FQ' console badge became detached after 3 weeks.

14. Dealer over-filled the engine oil during the 6 month service.


Please feel free to submit your own......I will add more as the thread progresses.

1. The Speedo fails intermittently- lots!!!.

2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point. Cuckoo
2.a- rear fog light is hard to switch off, once it is on!

3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!
3a. Any tap on roof just above internal light sets off alarm - Get a dealer to turn the sensitivity down!

4. Object avoidance - does not work!! Laughing

5. Trim to base/side of drivers seat keeps coming loose.

6. I'm sure all my shocks are "shocking" fooked.

7. Clutch whine - when cold.

8. Dashboard panel came loose.

9. Alarm packed up.

10. Bonnet was misaligned.

11. Spark Plug failed - Replaced by dealer, but they cross-threaded a cover bolt when refitting. W*nker

12. Rear doorcard leather inserts became detached - Replaced under warranty, but did it again (replaced a second time).

13. 'FQ' console badge became detached after 3 weeks.

14. Dealer over-filled the engine oil during the 6 month service. W*nker

15. the "X" of "IX" badge on boot it slowly removing itself piece by piece, and spikes is too, is yours Lee?

1. The Speedo fails intermittently- lots!!!.

2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point. Cuckoo
2.a- rear fog light is hard to switch off, once it is on!

3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!
3a. Any tap on roof just above internal light sets off alarm - Get a dealer to turn the sensitivity down!

4. Object avoidance - does not work!! Laughing

5. Trim to base/side of drivers seat keeps coming loose.

6. I'm sure all my shocks are "shocking" fooked.

7. Clutch whine - when cold.

8. Dashboard panel came loose.

9. Alarm packed up.

10. Bonnet was misaligned.

11. Spark Plug failed - Replaced by dealer, but they cross-threaded a cover bolt when refitting. W*nker

12. Rear doorcard leather inserts became detached - Replaced under warranty, but did it again (replaced a second time).

13. 'FQ' console badge became detached after 3 weeks.

14. Dealer over-filled the engine oil during the 6 month service. W*nker

15. the "X" of "IX" badge on boot it slowly removing itself piece by piece, and spikes is too, is yours Lee? - Not yet, but clothes snag on it when giving the car a clean.

OK, virtually none of these sh1te issues. No clue what you guys bought.

My only "faults":

1. The spunge indeed catches onto the X when washing. Be careful.

2. Door locks froze a few times which disabled central locking (only when colder than -30C).

3. Shocks can sometimes 'clonk'. Make sure you pressure clean them properly when washing the car.

4. Car went straight on ice in a tigh right hander after coming over the crest at >75mph. Considering a warranty claim with Misti. The car should not leave the the road just like that.

Scooby Lee wrote:1. The Speedo fails intermittently.

Try selecting first gear while the engine is running. Gently depress the clutch and accelerate a bit at the same time. This should bring the speedo back to life...

Scooby Lee wrote:1. The Speedo fails intermittently- lots!!!.

Same happened on mine twice. First time they replaced the sendor unit. Second time the whole wiring circuit up to the dash. Hasnt played up since the 2nd fix...yet!!!

Scooby Lee wrote:2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point. Cuckoo

2.a- rear fog light is hard to switch off, once it is on!

Dont think ive ever even used the rear foglight - will give it a try now though.

Scooby Lee wrote:3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!
3a. Any tap on roof just above internal light sets off alarm - Get a dealer to turn the sensitivity down!

4. Object avoidance - does not work!! Laughing

5. Trim to base/side of drivers seat keeps coming loose.

6. I'm sure all my shocks are "shocking" fooked.

7. Clutch whine - when cold.

8. Dashboard panel came loose.

9. Alarm packed up.

10. Bonnet was misaligned.

11. Spark Plug failed - Replaced by dealer, but they cross-threaded a cover bolt when refitting. W*nker

12. Rear doorcard leather inserts became detached - Replaced under warranty, but did it again (replaced a second time).

13. 'FQ' console badge became detached after 3 weeks.

14. Dealer over-filled the engine oil during the 6 month service. W*nker

15. the "X" of "IX" badge on boot it slowly removing itself piece by piece, and spikes is too, is yours Lee? - Not yet, but clothes snag on it when giving the car a clean.

16. Gearbox blew to pieces after approx. 4k miles. Never felt right from day 1 tbh.

17. Front brake discs warped after 7k miles.

18. ECU locked itself in safe mode - limiting revs and therefore performance.

19. Oil Cooler pipwork became loose.

20. Front driveshaft started leaking.

However, as with spike, all have been replaced under warranty, by the dealer in quick time - even the gearbox was done within 8 days !!! - so cant really moan too much

1. The Speedo fails intermittently- lots!!!.

2. Rear fog light indication lamp (dashboard) doesn't work when the car gets warm......but, is fine up to that point.

2.a- rear fog light is hard to switch off, once it is on!

3. SmartNav activates the alarm at 01:30 am!

3a. Any tap on roof just above internal light sets off alarm - Get a dealer to turn the sensitivity down!

4. Object avoidance - does not work!!

5. Trim to base/side of drivers seat keeps coming loose.

6. I'm sure all my shocks are "shocking" fooked.

7. Clutch whine - when cold.

8. Dashboard panel came loose.

9. Alarm packed up.

10. Bonnet was misaligned.

11. Spark Plug failed - Replaced by dealer, but they cross-threaded a cover bolt when refitting.

12. Rear doorcard leather inserts became detached - Replaced under warranty, but did it again (replaced a second time).

13. 'FQ' console badge became detached after 3 weeks.

14. Dealer over-filled the engine oil during the 6 month service.

15. the "X" of "IX" badge on boot it slowly removing itself piece by piece, and spikes is too, is yours Lee?

16. Gearbox blew to pieces after approx. 4k miles. Never felt right from day 1 tbh.

17. Front brake discs warped after 7k miles.

18. ECU locked itself in safe mode - limiting revs and therefore performance.

19. Oil Cooler pipwork became loose.

20. Front driveshaft started leaking.

21. Got in the car this morning and turned the key......engine cranked over, but just would not start. Checked for faults (including OBD) and found nothing - Not even the smell of a flooded engine. So, I called the Mitsubishi Rescue people (very good service btw) who despatched a technician. When he arrived we attempted to start the car again......and after 3 attempts it sprang into life! Took the car to the dealer, who plugged it into their diagnostics equipment......they couldn't find anything wrong (stored or current). Weird!

I think my car is reading this thread!

PMSL. i'll count myself lucky i havent had most of these problems i would have probably binned the car if i had

danr55 wrote:PMSL. i'll count myself lucky i havent had most of these problems i would have probably binned the car if i had

...I'm tempted!

They sound like wank cars to me

Scooby Lee wrote:

danr55 wrote:PMSL. i'll count myself lucky i havent had most of these problems i would have probably binned the car if i had

...I'm tempted!

what would you get next?

danr55 wrote:

Scooby Lee wrote:

danr55 wrote:PMSL. i'll count myself lucky i havent had most of these problems i would have probably binned the car if i had

...I'm tempted!

what would you get next?

I honestly don't know!

Maybe I should ask Chris for some advice...

You should get something reliable like a Honda

jaycee wrote:You should get something reliable like a Honda

Or a VESPA since summer is coming

Nah, Vespas are for Southern puffs

jaycee wrote:Nah, Vespas are for Southern puffs

Are they like sugar puffs?

No, they're a two wheeled mode of transport fitted with a small engine

jaycee wrote:No, they're a two wheeled mode of transport fitted with a small engine

Like a "rollerblade"

Yes but with less power

Scooby Lee wrote:

danr55 wrote:

Scooby Lee wrote:

danr55 wrote:PMSL. i'll count myself lucky i havent had most of these problems i would have probably binned the car if i had

...I'm tempted!

what would you get next?

I honestly don't know!

Maybe I should ask Chris for some advice...

that's the issue isnt it!

dont ask Chris he knows nothing

Scooby Lee wrote:21. Got in the car this morning and turned the key......engine cranked over, but just would not start. Checked for faults (including OBD) and found nothing - Not even the smell of a flooded engine. So, I called the Mitsubishi Rescue people (very good service btw) who despatched a technician. When he arrived we attempted to start the car again......and after 3 attempts it sprang into life! Took the car to the dealer, who plugged it into their diagnostics equipment......they couldn't find anything wrong (stored or current). Weird!

I think my car is reading this thread!

PMSL at the last comment !

Bad luck it seems, Lee. Sorry to hear that.

Fortunately, you were the one who decided to leave his car standard and get a 340 so you had no warranty issues.

Touch wood, mine doesn't have any of these problems.

Do you use your car in heavy traffic a lot? I am just wondering if the fact that I can always use the car in pretty light traffic so it always 'drives' has anything to do with it. Maybe my car suffers less.

danr55 wrote:

Scooby Lee wrote:

danr55 wrote:

Scooby Lee wrote:

danr55 wrote:PMSL. i'll count myself lucky i havent had most of these problems i would have probably binned the car if i had

...I'm tempted!

what would you get next?

I honestly don't know!

Maybe I should ask Chris for some advice...

that's the issue isnt it!

dont ask Chris he knows nothing

I'm nearly there with my choice.

Torrekens wrote:Do you use your car in heavy traffic a lot?

Almost never......I live in a small village, in the middle of the countryside!

Scooby Lee wrote:

Torrekens wrote:Do you use your car in heavy traffic a lot?

Almost never......I live in a small village, in the middle of the countryside!

Heavy traffic...I love it

Scooby Lee wrote:21. Got in the car this morning and turned the key......engine cranked over, but just would not start. Checked for faults (including OBD) and found nothing - Not even the smell of a flooded engine. So, I called the Mitsubishi Rescue people (very good service btw) who despatched a technician. When he arrived we attempted to start the car again......and after 3 attempts it sprang into life! Took the car to the dealer, who plugged it into their diagnostics equipment......they couldn't find anything wrong (stored or current). Weird!

...and today, it's done it again!

I suspect it has a fuel pump-related problem......which, is most likely to be the associated Relay - So, I have one on order that should arrive tomorrow.

Currently, it's 'stuck' in my garage!