3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,446 miles

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #22

Feb 012020

Lancer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Having nothing but problems can't drive more than 20 minutes on the freeway or else my car starts making a weird noise and loses power shifting at high rpms

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #21

May 012019

Lancer

  • 167,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and overheat while driving various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic from where it was purchased. The mechanic gave her a $200 reimbursement towards the repair of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed a new catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred soon after, including shaking and jerking without warning. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed an entire new engine. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V069000 (engine and engine cooling), 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling), and 12E012000 (exterior lighting). The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to have the recalls repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the recalls or the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #20

Nov 262018

Lancer

  • 116,000 miles
I went to a recall service for sunroof and drive belt on April 09,2018.today, after one year I'm waiting yet for the Mitsubishi call because the parts was unavailable, so they ordered them. I called many times, they said the drive belt arrived but not the sunroof. They have the drive belt and did not call me to install it. My A/C compressor stop working, I'm not sure but somebody told that this drive belt and A/C compressor works together. Today I received a postal letter from Mitsubishi to warning about the sunroof again. One year ago I went with the car for inspection and I still waiting

- Canovanas, PR, USA

problem #19

May 012015

Lancer

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the blower failed and the front wind shield could not be defrosted. The contact also indicated that while idling, the engine rpms would fluctuate and the engine would appear to be stalling. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate properly from a standing start. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

- Loma Linde, CA, USA

problem #18

Aug 112015

Lancer

  • miles
I took my vehicle into cutrubus Mitsubishi dealer in layton, ut to have my car maintenanced for recalled parts on 11 August 2015, which was the earliest appointment they had available after recall notification. Took vehicle in at 08:00 and the service department stated that the car could not be determined if it was one of the defected vehicles until 12:00 that day. When asked if I could get a loan vehicle in order to go back to work, cutrubus dealer denied. They also stated if my car had the defective parts it could take 48 hours to fix my vehicle and still denied a loaner vehicle. I could not leave my car to have the safety recall fixed due to being active duty in the air force and being a single parent, I can not go without a vehicle. The manager was notified and I spoke with Mitsubishi manufacturer and they stated they are not responsible for supplying a loaner vehicle but it would be up to the dealership if they wanted to or not. I have concerns since this is a safety recall.

- Hill Afb , UT, USA

problem #17

Jul 152013

Lancer

  • 90,000 miles
Slow down light comes on going 75 for about 30 minutes on highway. Then the car has a whining noise then loses acceleration and power steering while driving. This is very dangerous.

- New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

problem #16

Sep 112014

Lancer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V532000 (engine) and 15V232000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were 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 unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Humacao, PR, USA

problem #15

Oct 132014

Lancer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Coamo, PR, USA

problem #14

Oct 012014

Lancer

  • 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.

- Dewitt, MI, USA

problem #13

Oct 152014

Lancer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Guayama, PR, USA

problem #12

Oct 012014

Lancer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Terozal , PR, USA

problem #11

Nov 102014

Lancer

  • miles
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.

- Aguas Buena, PR, USA

problem #10

Dec 022014

Lancer

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Minorsville, PA, USA

problem #9

Nov 212014

Lancer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the parts needed were not available for months. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Natiional City, CA, USA

problem #8

Nov 172014

Lancer

  • miles
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 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

- Belleville, NJ, USA

problem #7

Oct 012014

Lancer

  • 30,000 miles
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.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #6

Nov 142014

Lancer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V562000 (engine), NHTSA campaign number: 12E012000 (exterior lighting) and NHTSA campaign number: 09V077000 (air, service brakes). However, the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pagosa Springs, CO, USA

problem #5

Oct 272014

Lancer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V562000 (engine) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer provided a tentative date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Miramar, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 152014

Lancer

  • miles
Mthe contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #3

Oct 062014

Lancer 4-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
Bought 2009 Lancer for daughter for school only had 70,000 miles on engine one owner car, paid 10,000 dollars 3 months later engine blew please do not buy car engine are bad.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

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