Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Power Train problem

The car started to slow down on its own even when my foot was on the gas it wouldn’t pick up speed over 20mph then it started to over heat, then smoke. It sounded like sparks like from a firecracker and smelt like something was burning to the point I had to pull over and turn the car off so   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. While idling, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that a "slow down" error message and transmission indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure was persistent.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

S-awc pump has a corrodible housing and is placed in an area that is exposed to salt and water from the rear passenger-side wheel. The placement of the pump is a design flaw and has led to severe corrosion of the pump housing and failure of the pump.   Read details...


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