Mitsubishi / Lancer / 2008
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Owners have filed 126 complaints about the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 18.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 10.3%.
Complaints126
Crashes12
Fires2
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 18.3% · 23
Engine 10.3% · 13
Steering 9.5% · 12
Power train 8.7% · 11
Structure 7.9% · 10
Air bags 6.3% · 8
Electrical system 5.6% · 7
Tires 4.8% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer in this data, 2008 draws comparatively few complaints; 2003 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 33,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to turn, the crossmember on the driver's side fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Suspension · reported at 160,000 miles
When I first got the car on my way home I notice that the car is pulling to the left. I then took my car to the dealer and they told my that the air in my left tire is low on air. The dealer try to fix this issue with not help. I then had an alignment done but that didn't help either. Now my tire is wearing out uneven and the Mitsubishi won't do anything for my car to have this problem fix. Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…