general problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Four problems related to suspension 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 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2023

I was driving down the road and spun out of control because my rack and pinion steering inner and outer tie rod snapped in half, because of rust from salt water and corrosion on the metal, resulting in my loss of control and front passenger wheel turned 90 degrees inward and nearly ripped the front tire off and under the car, brought the car home and inspected it tthoroughly, and saw the immediate problem.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2020

Sub frame is bad on the car. Had 3 different mechanics look and state unsafe to drive. Called Mitsubishi motors and dealership multiple times no resolution. . .

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2018

Failed nys inspection due to severe corrosion at the front subfram under 90,000 miles.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2014

As I was driving my car to work last week a light came on that looks like my tires are unbalanced. . ?. . . Thinking I might need new tires, I brought my car to the dealership. The dealership assured me that I did not need tires. I had my oil changed and my tires rotated including a front end alignment and an inspection. When I started to drive away from the dealership, a light came on again. I turned around and brought it right back. The dealer put my car on a machine and told me the issue is "code c161e" -intermittent issues with awd control pump and this part alone would cost $2000. 00. My car is a 2009 with only 31000 miles on it. The dealer told me that my three year warranty is up however I still have 5000 miles. How could this happen with such minimal miles? I drive my car to work and home mostly and take good care of it. When I researched this issue online I found multiple people with the same issue and have reported the issue. However, nothing seems to be getting resolved except bad feelings. If this is such a huge issue (as it seems to be online) why does Mitsubishi not do something about this. How can they just get away with a malfunctioning auto part that normal everyday people, still making car payments, can not afford. I would really appreciate anything you could do to help me get this issue repaired as I do not want to get rid of my car. I do not feel this should be the consumers problem but the manufacturers. Thank you very much for your time.


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