2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 183,032miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 183,032 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. While driving various speeds, a burning odor was present and an abnormal noise was heard coming from the glove box. No visible flames were present. The contact, who was ase certified, diagnosed that the blower motor assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The fan blade was cleaned off and ashes were visible. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v233000 (visibility). The manufacturer was called and confirmed that the vehicle was not able to be serviced per the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10981036, filed 2017-04, 183,032 milesRelated recalls
- 18V071000Jan 26, 2018Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2010, Outlander 2007–2010, Lancer Evolution 2009–2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
- 10030264Apr 1, 2009Mitsubishi: would hear a rattle from one of the doors. The rattle could be caused by door glass retaining bolts coming loose due to low soor glass retaining bolt torque spec…
- 10022633Jun 1, 2007Rear door window sash replacement and rear door latch cover removal.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 6 | 12% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 22 | 28% |
| 2003 | 76 | 38% |
| 2002 | 26 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
23 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
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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