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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 17% of all 98 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 13 Lancer model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
17
17% of 98
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2009, latest Aug 3, 2022.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2009Sep 2009Jul 2011Oct 2014Jan 2015Sep 2019Aug 2020Dec 2020
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to Aug 2022; peak Aug 2009 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

  1. NHTSA 09V077000Mar 10, 2009Brakes39,711 vehicles

    Service brakes, air:supply:check valve

    Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check valve to stick closed when the engine is shut off. When the vehicle is re-started and put into motion, under certain driving conditions (very slow vehicle maneuvers), there may be insufficient initial braking assist.

    Risk: This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Brakes complaints by Lancer model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20052 (8%)
  2. 20065 (14%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 200810 (11%)
  5. 200917 (17%)
  6. 20107 (14%)
  7. 20113 (9%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20132 (40%)
  10. 20141 (6%)
  11. 20150 (0%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer have brake problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 miles.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer has the most brake complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer concerns the brake: 09V077000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.