2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 72%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,850miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 72% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,850 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The s-awc or super all wheel control system on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution helps the all wheel drive to actually work. I had a service message pop up on my car with the s-awc system being indicated. After reviewing the car's manual and the internet to help diagnose the issue of why it was causing it, I'm told there is an ever-increasing number of vehicles with this s-awc pump failure either in super cold conditions or very hot conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524005, filed 2013-07, 86,600 miles“It was a cold winter day, I started driving my evo to a nearby grocery store. Enroute, the awd system would throw a warning and a dashboard light lit up. I was concerned, stopped the vehicle and found no leaks or no weird noises. The vehicle was unable to shift into snow/tarmac/gravel mode. Fortunately I was not stranded on the road side. Upon further investigation I came to know that the acd pump failed and hence it threw an awd error. Its costing about 2200 dollars to fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10659722, filed 2014-11, 66,000 miles“Started my car 1n 30 degree weather and let it idle for a couple minutes pulled out on my street where I live and my acd/ayc quit working I had a picture of all for wheels on my info center with the front wheel on an angle . Took it to the dealer and they said my all wheel drive pump was bad and that since my car is an evo it was not covered.I paid to have it fixed and got my car back and my timing chain broke dealer said it was not covered also since it was an evo 3500.00 in 1 month.”
NHTSA complaint #10524728, filed 2013-07, 45,000 miles“Mitsubishi motors of america has a awd ecu software update for vehicles specifically driven in cold conditions. Dealerships and Mitsubishi corporate have denied my claim to obtain this software because my car was sold in california and they have said it is not eligible. I take my vehicle every year up in the sierra nevada mountain range where temperature conditions are similar to any of the northern states within the service bulletin. …”
NHTSA complaint #10287130, filed 2009-10, 19,000 miles“Saturday morning I warmed up my car for 5 minutes. Started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, awd service required popped up on my display. I stopped the car and brought it back home. Looked up what the issue could be and found out that the acd pump has failed. This is a well known problem from Mitsubishi for these cars and they have not issued a recall or real fix. Without the acd pump functioning, there is a possibility that the car can lose traction in certain situations or damage the entire drivetrain system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509135, filed 2013-04, 47,850 milesRelated recalls
- 13V446000Sep 19, 2013Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10252686Mar 19, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the Differential Mount Bracket Bush of the Rear Axle Differential Carrier…
- 10240446Jul 21, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
- 10152876Dec 20, 2018This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Clutch section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170068Jul 29, 2015This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, replace the Mechatronic Assembly, and program the new electronic control unit. This bulletin supercedes…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10172522Mar 12, 2013The Mechatronic assembly (valve body and TCM) and the clutch assembly are now available as service parts. This TSB provides instructions for transmission overhaul that were not…
- 10172209Mar 12, 2013Procedures are now available for W6DGA TC-SST clutch assembly replacement. This TSB provides the necessary steps to complete diagnosis, clutch assembly replacement, and complete…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
19 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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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