2008 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dealership that is repairing the drive belt recall, is attempting to charge me for the replacement of a damaged pulley.”
filed May 6, 2023
“Tuesday, 11/27/18, morning my car (100,00 total miles driven) started to make a periodic squeaking noise while driving on the freeway to work. I then took it to an auto repair shop that same morning to have it checked. They said that the problem was coming from my drive belt and pulleys. They…”
filed Dec 1, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt…Campaign 14V562000 · Sep 12, 2014
Related service bulletins
This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)
TSB-23-11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2023This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing the Valve Cover Gasket due to a customer concern of oil leaking.
TIN-21-13-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2021
Engine problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 Lancer | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 Lancer | 5 | 26% |
| 2011 Lancer | 8 | 24% |
| 2010 Lancer | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 Lancer | 22 | 22% |
| 2005 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Lancer | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Lancer | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Lancer | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.