2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I was driving from dallas, tx, to el paso, tx in my 2009 Mitsubishi ralliart. Around 3pm and with an outside temperature of approx 99 degrees farenheit (based on the display readout on the car). I noticed a very very strong raw fuel or gas smell coming in from the vents. The air conditioner was on, so I turned it to recirculating air, it persisted, so I turned the air conditioner off, but the very strong gasoline smell, to my amazement, persisted. 2 passengers (my elderly dad 76, and my little sister, 18) also noticed the smell. …”
NHTSA complaint #10414787, filed 2011-07, 42,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V562000Sep 12, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2009–2011, Lancer 2008–2011, Outlander 2008–2011 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170107Oct 11, 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.
- 10170103Jul 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.
- 10170691Nov 13, 2012Some affected vehicles may display ! ENGINE SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED on the MID and DTC P0012 may be recorded in ECM memory, but the MIL is not illuminated. An incorrect parameter…
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
17 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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