2008
Mitsubishi
Lancer
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291 hp @ 6500 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
291 hp
Horsepower
300 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency9.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
195 L
Cargo
1,080 mm
Front Legroom
846 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Bluetooth
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Security
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
14 ft10.9"
4.54m
Width
5 ft11.3"
1.81m
Height
4 ft10.3"
1.48m
Wheelbase
8 ft8.3"
2.65m
Gallery
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Colors
Express yourself.
Wicked White Metallic
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Graphite Gray Pearl
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Apex Silver Metallic
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Rally Red Metallic
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Tarmac Black Pearl
#050505
Electric Blue Pearl
#7697DA
Desert Sand Metallic
#DCD5C3
Aqua Metallic
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Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
91 complaints reported to NHTSA
91
Total Reports
8
Crashes
6
Injuries
2
Fires
Most Common Issues
SUSPENSION
23
ENGINE
13
STEERING
12
POWER TRAIN
11
STRUCTURE
10
SERVICE BRAKES
9
Recent Reports
ODI #11611449
Aug 28, 2024
POWER TRAINELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that after a while the system would erase any safety information used to track mileage and only show the GPS feature on the digital screen with information from 2004. The contact stated he used the digital screen for the safety features. Upon further inspection, the battery would be drained at an abnormal rate while using the Bluetooth features, and the Bluetooth would not work outside of the local dealer parking lot. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the digital screen and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Incident: May 15, 2024VIN: JA3AU86U38U***
ODI #11560732
Dec 18, 2023
STRUCTURE
We had car at a car dealer and the manufacturer declined doing the recall on the car for corrison on the front crossmember, telling us due to car has a total loss record on Carfax. The vehicle total loss record was for a accident that didn't effect that part of the car that's under recall, it was due to vehicle repairs were more then what car was worth. The piece I think they call it crossmember has rust holes through it and is about to come apart at the rusted holes on the part. We buy the car JA3AU86U18U016308 in 2022 for our daughter to drive to college. Just finding out when we took it into the car place to perform this recall they won't do the recall because of Mitsubishi. I filled this out for my dad, he bought car for me.
Incident: Dec 12, 2023VIN: JA3AU86U18U***
ODI #11520768
May 6, 2023
ENGINE
The dealership that is repairing the drive belt recall, is attempting to charge me for the replacement of a damaged pulley.
Incident: May 6, 2023VIN: JA3AU16U78U***
ODI #11489715
Oct 18, 2022
Crash1 injured
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to roll out of the road and she was unable to steer back into the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle rolled over into a ditch. The contact stated no air bags deployed. The contact stated the driver hit her head and sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V279000 (Structure, Suspension). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Incident: Oct 5, 2022VIN: JA3AU26U88U***
ODI #11461954
Apr 24, 2022
Crash
SUSPENSION
Our car crashed after getting off the highway in NJ. This appears to be related to Safety Recall Report 20V-279. The cross member has completely rusted and the driver side control arm came off, crashing the car and severely damaging the car, with loss of control. I have contacted Mitsubishi Motors but have received no response from them. There was no warning sign, and the car was on the highway at highway speeds before an exit ramp was taken when the car crashed.
Incident: Apr 13, 2022VIN: JA3AW86V48U***
ODI #11449426
Jan 30, 2022
AIR BAGSSERVICE BRAKES
The airbags light came on after I bought the car and I am afraid of I get in an accident they will not deploy my mechanic said I would have to go to a car dealership about it... The brakes also fail if I try to stop abruptly they go to the floor and do not stop the vehicle... The brakes are the worst when I am driving slowly and try to come to a stop. I have taken my car to the dealership and was told that my brakes are in good condition and the mechanic didn't understand why the car was having issues stopping.
Incident: Jan 1, 2022VIN: JA3AU16U68U***
ODI #11425909
Jul 22, 2021
AIR BAGS
Air bag light turn on and off
Incident: Jul 19, 2021VIN: JA3AU86U78U***
ODI #11398893
Mar 3, 2021
1 injured
SUSPENSIONSTRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH, WHEN THE CROSS MEMBER SNAPPED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND JUMPED THE CURB. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A DISLOCATED RIGHT THUMB AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICATION ATTENTION. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THE CROSS MEMBER, UNKNOWN TIE ROD AND BALL JOINT WAS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V279000 (STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Incident: Apr 1, 2019VIN: JA3AU86U08U***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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