2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Less than a week after purchasing my new 2008 Mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr I noticed rock chips in the lower rear corners of the rear doors, just ahead of the clear protective film already installed by the manufacturer to prevent paint chipping.”
NHTSA complaint #10242116, filed 2008-09, 450 miles“Paint chipping prematurely on a new car. The vehicle started getting chips on the finish just after a few hundred miles. This happens on the lower passenger door areas. The car is not driven off road. I believe this is coming from the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10250468, filed 2008-12Related service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170101Apr 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10030264Apr 1, 2009Mitsubishi: would hear a rattle from one of the doors. The rattle could be caused by door glass retaining bolts coming loose due to low soor glass retaining bolt torque spec…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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