2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: recalls and complaints

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• 20V27900018 May 2020Structure / Frame and Members
• 18V06900026 Jan 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
• 18V07100026 Jan 2018Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
• 15V23200020 Apr 2015Electrical System
• 15V23300020 Apr 2015Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor
• 14V56200012 Sep 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
• 09V4350005 Nov 2009Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• 09V07700010 Mar 2009Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

1. 20V279000Received 18 May 2020. 141,200 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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 with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-20-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2020.

2. 18V069000Received 26 Jan 2018. 141,053 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-18-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2018.

3. 18V071000Received 26 Jan 2018. 56,641 units.

   Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-18-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2018.

4. 15V232000Received 20 Apr 2015. 53,396 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-15-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2015.

5. 15V233000Received 20 Apr 2015. 76,958 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-15-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2015.

6. 14V562000Received 12 Sep 2014. 165,923 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-14-009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2014.

7. 09V435000Received 5 Nov 2009. 29,353 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer and lancer evolution vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and district of columbia. In areas where heavy road salt is used in the winter, a long term exposure to a mixture of melted snow with salt thrown up by the other vehicles on the road may cause a water-salt mixture to adhere to the front impact sensors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This coating over time may cause corrosion of the sensor. In the event of a vehicle crash of the type that would deploy the airbags this type of short-circuit may cause a delay in the deployment of the airbags which could result in driver or passenger injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install new front airbag sensors that have improved corrosion resistance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 27, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.

   Report filed by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Nov 2009.

8. 09V077000Received 10 Mar 2009. 39,711 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check valve to stick closed when the engine is shut off. When the vehicle is re-started and put into motion, under certain driving conditions (very slow vehicle maneuvers), there may be insufficient initial braking assist.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

   Report filed by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-09-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 May 2009.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
• All 2009 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 21.

Complaints that report a crash

11

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

10

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

24 Oct 2023

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19960
2. 20000
3. 20022
4. 20032
5. 20044
6. 20053
7. 20064
8. 20072
9. 20085
10. 20098
11. 20106
12. 20113
13. 20121
14. 20130
15. 20140
16. 20151
17. 20162
18. 20170

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?

704,235 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Lancer have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Lancer, model years 1996 to 2017. 8 of them name the 2009 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer name most often?

Engine: 22 of 139 component mentions, or 158.3 per 1,000. For all 2009 vehicles the figure is 74.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.