2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, 10% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Estaba en la autopista y me prendi la luz del ABS y el automvil se senta aguantado cuando me toc frenar el automvil de momento no fren bien. Despus proced a llamar al servicio de remolque de la Mitsubishi y buscaron el carro a mi casa. El 01/14/2010 el dealer le encontr falla en sensor y se lo reemplazaron. (mn116244 sensor, rr ABS,rh). Pero en el 2011 volvi prendi la luz del ABS se le hizo el cambio de las pastilla de freno y se limpiaron todos los sensor y la luz se apag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551185, filed 2013-11, 12,876 miles“My son was attempting to stop at a red light when the brakes started to pulse uncontrollably, and the brake pedal when down to the floor. Also the ABS light lit up. Unfortunately he could not stop in time and he hit the car in front of him. Three weeks later after the car was repaired, I went to go start the car and the car would not go into gear, the instrument panel lit up and some of my electric stop working. I had the car towed to the dealer. After two days of diagnostics they said there was a problem with a wiring harness due to the accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232892, filed 2008-07, 13,000 miles“I have had several problems of which I have had my car in to the Mitsubishi dealer to check out to find out that they could find out nothing. The brakes gave out once and I had to use my emergency brake to stop. Thank god I did not hit anyone. They seemed to work afterwards. The car would not start and this would happen several time a week. I had the car checked out thoroughly and of course they found nothing out. Now I am dealing with a thumping noise when I am at a complete stop and I go to take off. This noise has been there since the first day I bought the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248772, filed 2008-11, 21,000 miles“The very first application of the brakes upon starting exhibits increased stopping distance during parking lot maneuvers. Subsequent applications of the brake reveal full pedal force and normal stopping distance. Vehicle exhibits the same symptoms of recall 09v077000 but is outside the scope of the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10416357, filed 2011-07, 33,000 miles“Brakes on vehicle went to the floor and started to make an air sucking sound took a couple minutes to pump the brakes back up before could start driving again.”
NHTSA complaint #11165560, filed 2019-01, 235,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V077000Mar 10, 2009Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2009, Outlander 2008–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10053566Oct 1, 2013Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr…
- 10170101Apr 5, 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10039589Jul 1, 2011Mitsubishi: corrected cvt hydraulic pressure tables for the owners manual.
- 10030709May 1, 2009Mitsubishi: if the clockspring has been replaced for the subject dtcs and the dtcs reset, note that the steering angle sensor (sas) is not part of the clockspring.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 14% |
| 2009 | 16 | 16% |
| 2008 | 9 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
23 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
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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