2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 16%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 16% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brake lights were no longer functioning, but the tail lights were still operating. The car failed inspection due to brake lights not functioning and the vehicle was taken to the dealership for diagnostics. The ecu, part number 8637c096 is what is in my vehicle. There is a safety recall for a 2009 Lancer, sr-15-002, for the ecu but because of the part number (8637a826) difference the dealership will not replace my ecu that is faulty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361090, filed 2020-09, 135,093 miles“Shortly after starting the engine; take a turn left and then made; I turn on the ABS light shortly after engine light lit too and, days later, the ABS light went out. The next day I started the engine; running the car at 15 to 35 miles, sounds a hit; in the transmission and ABS light comes on again. This has been doing so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10651258, filed 2014-10, 65,000 miles“I have a 09 Lancer I had the brake recall done a month later I was driving to work just got off the expressway was on a side street doing 30 miles per hour the speed limit the brakes failed causing me to rearend another car I am injured and in therapy also none of the air bags went off there is over $6000 dollars in damage on just my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10280237, filed 2009-08, 15,000 miles“I was traveling southbound on the florida turnpike, I was on the left hand lane when I looked through the rearview mirror and noticed a vehicle behind doing about 80-90 miles per hour. I merged to the middle lane so that they could continue on. They were recklessly driving and they swerved to my lane, I proceeded to swerve to avoid getting hit and when I tried to hit the brakes they jammed on me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263666, filed 2009-03, 14,106 miles“I was on the 4th floor of a parking garage in my town and was going up to the top level. As I am about to turn the corner, I realize I am going a bit faster than I thought. So I apply full pressure to the brakes which did not work as fast as they were supposed to. The tow truck man later told me that I was going around 20 to 30 MPH at time of impact. When I hit the pillar in front of me, the airbag didn't deploy and my seatbelt did not tighten as they were supposed to. This meant that my whole body snapped forward and impacted collarbone first into the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290578, filed 2019-12, 81,000 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 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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