2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  222%
• 50k–75k
  333%
• 75k–100k
  222%
• 100k–150k
  111%
• 150k+
  111%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and overheat while driving various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic from where it was purchased. The mechanic gave her a $200 reimbursement towards the repair of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed a new catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred soon after, including shaking and jerking without warning. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed an entire new engine. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V069000 (engine and engine cooling), 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling), and 12e012000 (exterior lighting). …

I went to a recall service for sunroof and drive belt on April 09,2018.today, after one year I'm waiting yet for the Mitsubishi call because the parts was unavailable, so they ordered them. I called many times, they said the drive belt arrived but not the sunroof. They have the drive belt and did not call me to install it. My A/C compressor stop working, I'm not sure but somebody told that this drive belt and A/C compressor works together. Today I received a postal letter from Mitsubishi to warning about the sunroof again. One year ago I went with the car for inspection and I still waiting

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the blower failed and the front wind shield could not be defrosted. The contact also indicated that while idling, the engine rpms would fluctuate and the engine would appear to be stalling. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate properly from a standing start. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

I was driving northbound on the ca is-15 north at approximately 5:55 pm pst between the exits of 138/wrightwood and the route 395/joshua street exit. I was traveling in the fast lane going about 68-72 MPH. I got a "service required" error light flashing, then the "slow down" light came on with a picture of a thermometer. I checked the temperature gauge (which is displayed on the LED screen by the speedometer, not the usual independent gauge) and the temperature showed that it was right in the middle, which should be working great. I slowed down to 50 MPH as I merged from the #1 (fast) lane to the slow lane by the road shoulder and my engine lost power. Luckily I had enough power to get over to the should before the usual line of semi-trucks blew past me. I checked the coolant, oil, and ctv trans fluid levels, all were at capacity. …

As I was driving up the i5 going up the grapevine in ca at 65-70mph my vehicle made a beeping noise and dash showed thermometer that said slow down. I slowed down to 60mph and went into the left lane or (slow lane where semi trucks drive). All of a sudden the car started to slow down more and more until a semi truck got extremely close and had to veer into a faster lane because my car was only going 40mph. I found an exit and exited the freeway. I came to a stop, when it was my turn to go, my car would not accelerate. The car was on and it was in drive but would not move. Fortunately a chp vehicle came along and stopped traffic long enough for my brother and 13 year old nephew to push the vehicle off the road. This was the second time this exact incident occurred in this vehicle. …

I took my vehicle into cutrubus Mitsubishi dealer in layton, ut to have my car maintenanced for recalled parts on 11 August 2015, which was the earliest appointment they had available after recall notification. Took vehicle in at 08:00 and the service department stated that the car could not be determined if it was one of the defected vehicles until 12:00 that day. When asked if I could get a loan vehicle in order to go back to work, cutrubus dealer denied. They also stated if my car had the defective parts it could take 48 hours to fix my vehicle and still denied a loaner vehicle. I could not leave my car to have the safety recall fixed due to being active duty in the air force and being a single parent, I can not go without a vehicle. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) was received in October of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available. No estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V532000 (engine) and 15V232000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V562000 (engine). The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment. The dealer advised the contact that the part would not be available until January of 2016. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.

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