2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 6% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,100 miles. 2 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.
“Subframe has rusted and corroded to the point that the dealer has suggested I tow the vehicle home, stating I am a pothole away from a major safety issue and it structurally falling apart. This is a issue that is under recall for up to 07 lancers that needs to be extended to include mine and others since it is a issue they clearly failed to address in later models. Vehicle has 92,000 miles on it. I have other pictures that show the extent of the rust.”
NHTSA complaint #11254746, filed 2019-09, 92,000 miles“Was not aware of this new recall in july 2020 a detached front control arm may make you lose control of the car .my 17 year old daughter lost control of her car because the right side tire started to shake and the steering wheel locked up and she was unable to control car and wrecked on 6/26/2020 her air bags on passenger side came out when she went off the road in a ditch. She was driving in clear conditions at 55 MPH and the right front side started to shake. She was given a ticket for failure to maintain control of her car. And has a court date with reckless driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11343807, filed 2020-08, 155,000 miles“Rusted crossmember, control arms, braces holding the gas tank. Safety concerns about the rust underneath my car (120k miles california vehicle) rust may have eaten through the metals underneath my car and im scared to drive with these rust problems because they might fail when im on the freeway with the possibility of a bad accident causing my life and other peoples life on the line. I dont drive my car no more than 10 miles anymore due to this rust problem. The picture I provided doesnt look that bad but lifting the car up in the air going underneath will give you the idea of how bad it is. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266592, filed 2019-10“I accidentally rear ended the car in front of me, there was significant damage to the front end of my car and no air bag deployed, rather, a fair amount of dust filled the inside of my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10498454, filed 2013-02“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while the vehicle was having a routine oil change at the dealer, the mechanic stated that rear crossmember bar was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was informed that the front crossmember bar needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 116,000. The consumer stated while the mechanic was attempting to change the front cross member started taking the front end apart, he said he had stripped a bolt on the catalytic converter. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494679, filed 2022-11, 116,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V279000May 18, 2020Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2010, Outlander 2008–2013, Outlander Sport 2011–2016 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10181899Sep 3, 2020Revision to previous TSB SR-20-003 for the Crossmember recall. Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts…
- 10180973Sep 3, 2020Revision to previous TSB SR-20-003 for the Crossmember recall. Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts…
- 10180972Sep 3, 2020Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships to advise ofrevision changes to TSB "SR-20-003REV_2"
- 10179680Aug 31, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.
- 10179679Aug 31, 2020This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.
- 10179517Aug 31, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.
- 10179516Aug 31, 2020This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.
- 10179524Aug 7, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.
- 10178989Jul 31, 2020This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 17% |
| 2016 | 2 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 19% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 12% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 10 | 11% |
| 2006 | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsAir bags
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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