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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer has 21 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Powertrain
28
Engine
21
Electrical
17
Brakes
11
Lights
9
Airbags
7
Suspension
6
Steering
5
Other
4
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
3

21

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Engine Recalls

18V069000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Out...

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...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 26, 2018ENGINEI WENT TO A RECALL SERVICE FOR SUNROOF AND DRIVE BELT ON APRIL 09,2018.TODAY, AFTER ONE YEAR I'M WAI...
May 16, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DRIVE BELT SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD THE ...
Jan 20, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
Dec 29, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V562000...
Dec 2, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THER...
Nov 21, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA ...
Nov 17, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Nov 10, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Nov 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *SMD
Oct 27, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIG...
Oct 15, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA ...
Oct 15, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTS...
Oct 15, 2014ENGINETL* MTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAI...
Oct 13, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA ...
Oct 6, 2014ENGINEBOUGHT 2009 LANCER FOR DAUGHTER FOR SCHOOL ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES ON ENGINE ONE OWNER CAR, PAID 10,00...
Oct 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
Oct 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V562...
Oct 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA C...
Oct 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE WARNING...
Jul 15, 2013ENGINESLOW DOWN LIGHT COMES ON GOING 75 FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES ON HIGHWAY. THEN THE CAR HAS A WHINING NOIS...

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