I've had my '02 Lancer since well...Jan '02 and never had a mechanical problem related to OEM parts. I think the two Mitsubishi cars that are most infamous for problems are the 3kgt's and 2g DSMs. I've read everything form that crankwalk is as common as teeth to that it's isolated cases, and the 3kgt just has too many tech doohickies on it. The only Mitsubishi I have personal experience with is my current Lancer though, and it's not exactly old. At just over 10k on the odo it's not exactly under high stress and hasn't been too seasoned.
