2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,923miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 5% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,923 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.
“As I was driving up the i5 going up the grapevine in ca at 65-70mph my vehicle made a beeping noise and dash showed thermometer that said slow down. I slowed down to 60mph and went into the left lane or (slow lane where semi trucks drive). All of a sudden the car started to slow down more and more until a semi truck got extremely close and had to veer into a faster lane because my car was only going 40mph. I found an exit and exited the freeway. I came to a stop, when it was my turn to go, my car would not accelerate. The car was on and it was in drive but would not move. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533969, filed 2013-08, 58,923 miles“The car started to slow down on its own even when my foot was on the gas it wouldn’t pick up speed over 20mph then it started to over heat, then smoke. It sounded like sparks like from a firecracker and smelt like something was burning to the point I had to pull over and turn the car off so my children and I could get out and breathe. When I restarted it turned on but would not drive when put into gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521960, filed 2023-05“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the blower failed and the front wind shield could not be defrosted. The contact also indicated that while idling, the engine rpms would fluctuate and the engine would appear to be stalling. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate properly from a standing start. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10864319, filed 2016-05, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the CVT warning lamp illuminated. A significant reduction in the engine power occurred even though the accelerator pedal was being engaged. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed with the same malfunction. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10548281, filed 2013-10, 115,000 miles“Having nothing but problems can't drive more than 20 minutes on the freeway or else my car starts making a weird noise and loses power shifting at high rpms”
NHTSA complaint #11373055, filed 2020-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 8% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
22 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
16 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 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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