2008 Mitsubishi Lancer structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 18, 2023
“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…”
filed Mar 3, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt…Campaign 20V279000 · May 18, 2020
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023Revision to previous TSB SR-20-003 for the Crossmember recall. Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts. This bulletin provides directions for…
SR-20-003REV_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2020
Structure problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 Lancer | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 Lancer | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Lancer | 4 | 12% |
| 2010 Lancer | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Lancer | 6 | 6% |
| 2006 Lancer | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 Lancer | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 Lancer | 7 | 5% |
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.