2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Problems
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 30% of all 98 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 13 Lancer model years. Median mileage at failure: 74,943 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 29
- 30% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 74,943 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 7, 2013, latest May 15, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
- NHTSA 18V069000Jan 26, 2018Engine141,053 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
- NHTSA 14V562000Sep 12, 2014Engine165,923 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Engine complaints by Lancer model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 29 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 74,943 miles.
- Which Mitsubishi Lancer year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer has the most engine complaints (29), compared with 29 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer concern the engine: 18V069000 and 14V562000.