2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Fuel system 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 fuel system 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
- 09V349000Sep 8, 2009Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. The manner in…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2009, Lancer Evolution 2008–2009, Lancer Sportback Ralliart 2009
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10033325Oct 1, 2009Mitsubishi: fuel return pipe removal/installation-service manual revision. The vehicles have a redesigned fuel return pipe which has two additional brackets. This bulletin…
Fuel system: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology