2008 Mitsubishi Lancer suspension problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Oct 18, 2022
“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…”
filed Apr 24, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 Lancer | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Lancer | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 Lancer | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Lancer | 6 | 6% |
| 2006 Lancer | 9 | 24% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 6 | 8% |
| 2003 Lancer | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Lancer | 15 | 10% |
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.