10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,344 miles

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer brakes problems

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Comments

problem #9

Aug 032022

Lancer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My brake light are no longer working and it is not because of a bulb I replaced all of them and they still do not work. And also my cruise control turns on and off but it will not set a speed

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #8

Dec 012018

Lancer 4-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while driving down a hill at 15 mph, the brakes failed to operate as needed upon depression as the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had to pump his brakes repeatedly in an effort to stop the vehicle; he also applied the emergency brake for assistance before hitting a tree stump. The contact suffered a tweak in his right shoulder but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not needed and the airbags did not deploy due to low impact. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with defective brake pads and rotors. The contact then spoke to roseville automall(700 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661) and the manufacturer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V077000(service brakes, air); they offered no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

- Mound House, NV, USA

problem #7

Sep 242020

Lancer

  • 135,093 miles
The brake lights were no longer functioning, but the tail lights were still operating. The car failed inspection due to brake lights not functioning and the vehicle was taken to the dealership for diagnostics. The ECU, part number 8637C096 is what is in my vehicle. There is a safety recall for a 2009 Lancer, sr-15-002, for the ECU but because of the part number (8637A826) difference the dealership will not replace my ECU that is faulty. Upon further personal investigation I have found several issues surrounding the ECU for Lancers;10091781, 10158957, 10142736, 10117850, 10158956, 10158955, 10142736, 10158957. Several individuals have reported electrical problems and that the company would not fix the issue. (https://www.carcomplaints.com/Mitsubishi/Lancer/2009/electrical/electrical_system.shtml) part numbers are "not typically given out" I was told at the dealership on September 24th, 2020. The replacement part number I was given would be 8637C496. However, this part must be programmed by a liscened dealer....this monopoly of parts, refusal to give out part identification numbers, and extreme cost (of the part ~$870) has caused people to be unable to afford the repair while the manufacture is essentially not covering the cost of the safety concern and puts the cost of repair on the consumer.. or the vehicle cannot pass inspection and therefor cannot continue to be in service. I will not own another Mitsubishi because of this. My husband purchased this car brand new. I am the second owner and all safety recalls, service, and even tire rotations have been maintained on this car. After the diagnostic test was completed, and I left the dealership to return home the brake lights stayed on after my car was parked and the key removed from the ignition. At this time my 2009 Lancer is sitting at the dealership, and I was asked if I would like to order the part to replace.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 152019

Lancer

  • 81,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was on the 4th floor of a parking garage in my town and was going up to the top level. As I am about to turn the corner, I realize I am going a bit faster than I thought. So I apply full pressure to the brakes which did not work as fast as they were supposed to. The tow truck man later told me that I was going around 20 to 30 mph at time of impact. When I hit the pillar in front of me, the airbag didn't deploy and my seatbelt did not tighten as they were supposed to. This meant that my whole body snapped forward and impacted collarbone first into the steering wheel. After this incident, my whole left side felt numb and I was left with a swollen collarbone and contusions from the impact.

- Oak Brook, IL, USA

problem #5

Sep 222018

Lancer

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the brakes did not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred even when the contact slammed on the brake pedal. On one occasion, the contact had to swerve around another vehicle because the brakes did not work. Also, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and new brakes were ordered. The mechanic planned to service the vehicle once the parts arrive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Randolph, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jul 262019

Lancer

  • 55,000 miles
ABS brake modulator was a known faulty design per Mitsubishi. An updated unit with new model number alledgedly fixes the common problem. This problem is not under recall. My car has only 55,000 miles and these pumps should last the life of the car normally. The cost to replace is $1800 which is much higher than most makes and models.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #3

Jan 162015

Lancer 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the ABS warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 3/31/15

- Florida, PR, USA

problem #2

Nov 142014

Lancer

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V562000 (engine), NHTSA campaign number: 12E012000 (exterior lighting) and NHTSA campaign number: 09V077000 (air, service brakes). However, the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pagosa Springs, CO, USA

problem #1

Sep 302014

Lancer 4-cyl

  • 65,000 miles
Shortly after starting the engine; take a turn left and then made; I turn on the ABS light shortly after engine light lit too and, days later, the ABS light went out. The next day I started the engine; running the car at 15 to 35 miles, sounds a hit; in the transmission and ABS light comes on again. This has been doing so far.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

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