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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
17,890miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, 5% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,890 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.

“2008 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution x gsr the car has a projected mpg per tank of 280. I have had the car from mile 4 on the odometer & have never gotten over 195 mi per tank. I contacted anaheim Mitsubishi where I purchased by vehicle & they knew nothing of the issue & could not assist but only told me after I had gone there 2 times for assistance/correction on the issue. I then took the car to south coast Mitsubishi & they knew of the issue & stated that there was an ecu flash that would correct the air/fuel ratio &a few other issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #10228915, filed 2008-05, 4 miles

“Sometimes while driving there is a strong smell of fuel. The smell is strong enough to make any person in vehicle lightheaded and have a headache. Even after turning off A/C and rolling down windows you can still smell the fumes. Took to dealership and was told it was compensation.”

NHTSA complaint #10464175, filed 2012-07, 29,000 miles

“In 2015 my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer did not pass ca state smog. My local mechanic did the necessary tests as directed by the local state referee, they said the problem was the 02 sensor. Ended up being directed by referee to Mitsubishi of el cajon and paid $125.00 for them to test it. They said they could not find the problem. Then was told to make appt with the referee on yet another day for them to test it and ended up receiving a 2yr pass because the car still would not complete run test. Report states: failed due to vehicle obd system has not set the readiness monitor(s). …”

NHTSA complaint #11139030, filed 2018-10

“2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. Consumer writes in regards to throttle body problems and other failure issues with vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle broke down and had to be towed to the dealer. They dealer cleaned the map sensor and throttle body and charged the consumer. The consumer stated the vehicle was still under warranty, and he shouldn't have been charged. Mitsubishi stated the consumer would not have to pay for the cleaning, but he would have to pay for the towing charges. The consumer then learned from the dealer, the map sensor problem was a manufacturing defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10502996, filed 2013-03

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201613%
201529%
201416%
2012211%
201113%
201012%
200922%
200855%
200514%
200321%
200264%

Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Suspension
23 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Wheels
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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