2009 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems
27 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 19% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
As I was driving up the I5 going up the grapevine in ca at 65-70MPH my vehicle made a beeping noise and dash showed thermometer that said slow down. I slowed down to 60MPH and went into the left lane or (slow lane where semi trucks drive). All of a sudden the car started to slow down more and more until a semi truck got extremely close and had to veer into a faster lane because my car was only going 40MPH. I found an exit and exited the freeway.
Tl* 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.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints