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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 5% of the 98 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle drive belt system issues. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the exact problem he experienced. The vehicle stalled and had to be towed. Recall # 14v562000.”

NHTSA complaint #10807056, filed 2015-11

“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10676724, filed 2015-01

“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer stated that they were uncertain when the part would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10668746, filed 2014-12

“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) was received in october of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available. No estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10670362, filed 2015-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201215%
201139%
2010816%
200955%
200844%
200613%
200479%
200353%
20021913%

Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Engine
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 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 28, 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