One problem related to clutch pedal/linkage has been reported for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer based on all problems reported for the 2009 Lancer.
I'll turn the car on and put it into reverse but the gear does not engage. The reverse light on the display panel just continues to blink. Another issue involving the transmission occurs when trying to accelerate. When applying pressure to the gas pedal, the clutch fails to engage causing it to slip when shifting gears. Also when trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle the car will not accelerate, the rpms just shoot through the roof further proving of clutch slippage. At this point, the car will lose the ability to shift to 2, 4, or 6 gear making normal city/highway driving very hazardous. When coming to a stop the car will downshift from 5th to 3rd and then to 1st putting tons of pressure on the brakes instead of decelerating the car gradually. The car actually hesitates at this point as if it does not want to stop. When accelerating from a complete stop the car will red line first gear and then shift to 3rd and repeat to shift to 5th gear. This is not safe at all, as I lose the ability to manually select gears. This has been an ongoing occurrence in my 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ralliart since December of 2009, and it is now March 1, 2010. I have brought this issue to the attention of the service department without any help or acceptance of this being under warranty. There are several other cases where people are experiencing the same/similar issues. This transmission problems is a serious issue, almost an accident waiting to happen.