2009 Mitsubishi Lancer electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving at night, the low-beam headlights turned off and turned on independently, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of…”
filed Aug 2, 2023
“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”
filed Aug 3, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights…Campaign 15V232000 · Apr 20, 2015
Related service bulletins
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
TECH TALK 289 · Other · issued Nov 21, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 Lancer | 6 | 26% |
| 2012 Lancer | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 Lancer | 4 | 12% |
| 2010 Lancer | 5 | 10% |
| 2008 Lancer | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 Lancer | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 Lancer | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Lancer | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 Lancer | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 Lancer | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.