general problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

11 problems related to equipment have 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.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2020

I got recall about lower control arms for my Mitsubishi 2009 Lancer. It said that it applies to all cars if exposed for long term to snow melt water and anti-freezing agents. It says in the recall that a detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. My car was exposed to snow melt and anti-freezing agents for two years in south korea, one tear in missouri, and seven years in new york. Oahu dealership refused to help and said that this recall applies to the cars currently located in japan only. I called NJ dealership where we bought the car and they said that we should bring the car in immediately and they will help with this safety recall. Currently I live on oahu, hawaii and I don't understand why they refuse to fix the car and ignore this safety recall. Why one dealership said that they will take care of the car and aware of safety recall while other in hawaii where I currently live, refusing to fix it. Please help.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2020

Vehicle failed inspection due to rust on cross members whihc is a recall item sr-20-003 for Lancers. Currently my wehicle is not listed as a part of this but should be. Same problem as recall same years. . . .

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2019

I get the p0845 code transmission fluid pressure senor / switch 'b' circuit.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2018

Hello I recently purchase a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer gts from a used car dealer. Upon getting home the odometer reads 158,054miles on car fax, how ever in the car it reads 142,000 miles, I believe it was tampered with please help.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Accident 8/10/2016, the driver's side seat belt broke which allowed me to get tossed around my car and it flipped 8 times. None of the side airbags deployed.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2016

I was driving to work and the car started acting strange. It would only switch to select gears. I took it straight to a Mitsubishi service where they informed me that transmission was failing. Then they told me it would cost $12000 to repair. They also said the car needs a new awd differential pump but that would be free. Upon my research and what one of the techs told me awd pump can screw up the transmission. How can they not cover the cost of repair for transmission if a faulty part caused it.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2014

4wd service required light popped up immediately when accelerating. Acd pump may have failed. Mitsubishi does not cover this as it is not "part of the drivetrain". Can be dangerous when pump goes out.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2014

I stopped at a light, the when I went to make a left turn my dash began to flash a "service required" light at me. After doing some investigation, it turns out that it is an extremely well known and unaddressed issue with the car's acd pump failing. It's a design flaw that costs thousands of dollars to fix, but failure of the part is practically guaranteed. Why there's no recall yet is completely ridiculous.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2014

I was pulling out of a parking spot and my awc light came on. I took it to the dealer and they told me that there was nothing wrong with my awd pump. I had to pay a $45. 00 diagnostic fee for them to look at it. I am worried that the pump will eventually fail completely and I will out of luck. I know that the pump goes bad on these cars, as I have read a ton of different complaints about their ralliart/evo having the same issue.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2013

There is an all wheel traction control pump for one of the cars main features. This pump is located directly behind the rear wheel. When you live in an area that is cold and the roads are salted the pump gets splashed with salty road water and corrodes the pump. This leads the pump to fail and extremely low miles. The worst part is that for some reason Mitsubishi does not cover this under its pumps or power train warranty. It is also and incredibly expensive part. My part failed before 40,000 miles.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2013

I was traveling at approximately 45-50 mph when my awd service required light came on. Steering /traction on the car was immediately different and not as easy as normal.


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