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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
Engine not specified
| 64000 mi US $360 |
Oxygen sensor replaced. |
| 64000 mi | After picking the car up from the shop wife alerted me to engine noise. Bearings and cam wiped out at less than 4900 miles over warranty! Purchased replacement 2009 engine with 15000 miles on it. Installation almost complete. Defective catalytic converter. Dealer replaced because it was warranted to 80,000 miles. Dealer waived diagnostic charge. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 68000 mi | Car was idling very poorly and backfired under boost. Dealer couldnt find the issue. Owner self repaired via detached vacuum hose on fuel regulator...again with forum assistance. Common problem on forums-loose fitting and sometimes during hard turbo boost it will pop off and the engine will run lean. Conclusion - dealer is worthless. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 5000 mi | Occasional rough idle, ECU reflashed per TSB. |
| 14500 mi | 2 recalls completed. Hood latch replacement and fuel system recall. |
| 9000 mi | Idle fluctuation and stalling, hesitation at more than half throttle. Computer reflashed, TSB |
| 12000 mi US $180 |
Mass Air Flow Sensor was bad. |
| 12000 mi US $130 |
Mass Air Flow Sensor |
| 13000 mi US $30 |
Fuel Pump Relay |
| 4000 mi | Car would buck and set check engine light code 1235. |
| 22000 mi | Serpentine belt frayed |
| 60400 mi US $200 |
Replaced all 3 accessory idler pullies with metal ones from a Hyundai Genesis because the old ones were getting worn. |
| 65260 mi C $1000 |
valve timing cover gasket started leaking oil |
| 130200 mi C $1100 |
Fuel vapor vent line connection from tank to filler neck had gone bad and started to leak. Replacement of filler neck necessary to fix problem. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 22940 mi | Jan. 14 -20C. left for med. appt. minimal power to wheels despite 4000+ on tach. Got car to 80K to med appt.30 K away. After, car worked fine but Eng lite on. Drove to dealer, 40 K. Told it was a sensor prob. Part ordered. Cost 2 days $80 car rent, meals. |
| 106320 mi C $500 |
On the highway in a snowstorm the car gradually lost power and quit running. "Check Engine " light came on. Towed to Canadian Tire and repaired |
| 8680 mi | Even I almost used my Lancer for 3000 km in 5 months, I had unusual issues during the preventive maintenance: 1. Battery water level was almost empty. 2. Engine coolant was dark. 3. Engine oil was dark and it was necessary add 1 lt. |
| 9920 mi | Exactly the same issue... 1.Battery water level was almost empty. 2. Engine coolant was dark. 3. Engine oil was dark and it was necessary add 1 lt. |
| 12000 mi | The fuel pump was stuck, therefore the fuel gauge read full. Mitsubishi failed to believe the claim though saying the gas was full. The car ran out of gas about ten miles down the road, and they towed it back to fix it under warranty. |
| 88040 mi | Exhaust problem - corroded just aft of converter. They welded in a 6 inch piece for $60. The rest of the exhaust was still good. |
| 60760 mi C $125 |
Exhaust Pipe Seal |
| 118000 mi US $850 |
Oil pan needed replacing |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 115140 mi C $140 |
The car was operating roughly at low idle. When the A/C was on it stumbled and nearly stalled. They cleaned the intake and fuel injection system. The car operated much more smoothly thereafter. |
| 79000 mi | Catalytic converter was going out but it was still covered under manufacturer's warranty since car had not reached 80,000mi yet at time of diagnosis. Therefore, the manufacturer covered all costs for full replacement of Catalytic Converter. |
| 71000 mi US $260 |
erratic idle, computer shut down most power, top speed of 15 or 20, would not rev past 2500. Used scan tool code 2100. Throttle actuator control motor was bad. Ordered reman throttle body from amazon. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi | catalytic converter |
| 6000 mi | Fuel gauge did not work. |
| 58300 mi | Cylinder head valves making loud sound |
| 23560 mi | Major Oil Leak. Lost most of oil in car on side of the street. |
| 17360 mi C $100 |
No torque till 4000+ RPM. Vehicle used to have torque @ 2200-4400 RPM. They say it's fine. Dealer will not service my car anymore so I have to go to a different dealer to get any work done. WEAK. CAI installed by dealer where I bought car doesn't fit properly. Put stock air box back on. My "pretend" lack of power and torque is still the same. WEAK. |
| 51000 mi | Engine check light on for oxygen sensor Bank 1 Sensor 3 malfunction OBD Code P0144. I haven't done anything on it. O2 sensor was not fix waiting to reach 65,000 miles before fixing 02 sensor if it lights again I will have to change it. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80600 mi €70 |
Dirty intake. Car didn't start. Cleaned intake, sensor. |
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