2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lancer Sportback at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Lancer Sportback years: 2009, 2011. Compare all years →

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls (2)

Structure › Frame and members

NHTSA recall 20V-279 · May 18, 2020 · 141,200 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced…

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys

NHTSA recall 14V-562 · Sep 12, 2014 · 165,923 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.4L 4-cylCVTFWD21 / 27 / 23
2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD20 / 27 / 22
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed automatic4WD/AWD17 / 25 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, the most recent from May 18, 2020 (frame and members). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2011. See the full Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.