Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
15
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
14V562000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2023 | ENGINE | The dealership that is repairing the drive belt recall, is attempting to charge me for the replaceme... |
| Nov 27, 2018 | ENGINE | TUESDAY, 11/27/18, MORNING MY CAR (100,00 TOTAL MILES DRIVEN) STARTED TO MAKE A PERIODIC SQUEAKING N... |
| Jan 23, 2015 | ENGINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Jan 7, 2015 | ENGINE | TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU... |
| Dec 19, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Dec 2, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIG... |
| Dec 2, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN... |
| Oct 29, 2014 | ENGINE | I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE DRIVE BELT, HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS ARE ON BACK... |
| Oct 10, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LI... |
| Oct 6, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIG... |
| Oct 1, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V562... |
| Aug 25, 2014 | ENGINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATEL... |
| Apr 21, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO THROTTLE BODY PROBLEMS AND OTHER FAILURE ISSU... |
| Oct 10, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO MY DESIRED DESTINATION WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED TO SMELL LIKE S... |
| Apr 16, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SEAL FOR CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WEARS A RING THE THE PULLEY CAUSING THE PULLEY TO BECOME LOOSE AND LEAK O... |