2009 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Having nothing but problems can't drive more than 20 minutes on the freeway or else my car starts making a weird noise and loses power shifting at high rpms”
filed Nov 4, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and overheat while driving various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic from where it was purchased. The mechanic gave her a $200 reimbursement towards the…”
filed Oct 3, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to…Campaign 18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018
- 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% |
| 2008 Lancer | 13 | 14% |
| 2005 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Lancer | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Lancer | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Lancer | 3 | 2% |
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.