One problem related to transmission shudder has been reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the 2008 Lancer.
Have done transmission oil change ask requested in manual, however if its a hot day and you do 65 the transmission begins to grind, then it slow you down. It actually tells you to slow down, we usually have to stop for 5 minutes before we can get going again. I am giving today's date but it begin last year may of 2016.