2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
3

Worst 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Engine Problems

#21 complaints

Tire Defects

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

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Tire Defects
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Recalls for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~233,038 vehicles.

18V071000Sunroof/Moonroof
~56,641 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.

14V562000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
~165,923 affected

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.

13V446000Manual Transmission
~10,474 affected

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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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (1 complaints); Tire Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 233,038 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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