2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, 4% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 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.
“Car defog failed at night in highway in a heavy rainstorm. Driver and passenger unable to see lanes out of all windows. Appriximate speed was 100 k.m. This occurred during a warm summer month. Driver almost crashed car and ended up in a ditch on roadside after not seeing curve in road.”
NHTSA complaint #11196498, filed 2019-04, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact started the vehicle and the air conditioner was activated; however, air failed to circulate through the air vents. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v233000 (visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10874593, filed 2016-06, 87,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated that the defrost blower failed to function because the bearings were wearing prematurely. In addition, an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer service campaign, although the same part was in the contact's vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11005112, filed 2017-07Related 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
- 15V233000Apr 20, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer 2009–2011, Outlander 2009–2011, Lancer Evolution 2010–2011 +2 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…
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 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology