2008 Mitsubishi Lancer safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
8
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (6 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles were involved in 25 fatal crashes with 19 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding… · May 18, 2020
- Crash riskSunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to… · Jan 26, 2018
- Crash riskAffected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and… · Sep 12, 2014
- Crash riskAir Bags · Nov 5, 2009
- Crash riskService Brakes, Air · Mar 10, 2009