Mitsubishi / Lancer / 2009
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
Owners have filed 139 complaints about the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 15.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 13.7%.
Complaints139
Crashes23
Fires4
Injuries21
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 15.8% · 22
Electrical system 13.7% · 19
Power train 10.1% · 14
Exterior lighting 9.4% · 13
Service brakes 6.5% · 9
Air bags 6.5% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.8% · 8
Suspension 4.3% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 21 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer in this data, 2009 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 38 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 70,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v562000 (engine) however, the part needed to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Engine
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v562000 (engine). The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment. The dealer advised the contact that the part would not be available until january of 2016. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000. Engine · reported at 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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