Worst 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electronic Stability Control
Gasoline Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | — | — | 49,601 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 19 | — | — | 50,026 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~176,397 vehicles.
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.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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