The problem
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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
The risk
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 14V-562 (14V562000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SR-14-009 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys |
| Report date | September 12, 2014 |
| Owners notified | October 15, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 165,923 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart
- 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Plus 5 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems 16
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems 27
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems 21
- 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems 11
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine problems 1
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine problems 1
- 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine problems 4
- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart engine problems 3
- 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems 9
- 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems 7
- 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems 19
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems 24
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 14V-562 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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. The recall began on October 15, 2014.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 165,923 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.