2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2008

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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%)

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

13000 mi wheels - paint flaking off. Repaired under warranty with new replacement wheels. 
29000 mi

US $200
Side skirts started sagging and came loose, dealership said that there was nothing they could do. I ended up using zip ties to keep them on. 
19300 mi Drivers Side Window Rattle/Squeak, TSB Problem still exists. 
15000 mi Driver seat fabric separated from seat, repaired  

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

3000 mi Weatherstripping in trunk was ripped, and the weatherstripping around the windows was causing it to squeak. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

89900 mi

C $130
Sunroof was leaking water. Dealership adjusted sunroof to prevent leakage. 
22320 mi The driver side and passenger windows would rattle when going up. The dealer repaired the problem by tightening the regulator bolts on the windows. 
21000 mi SEVERE rust on lower front corners (4-5 inches) on both rear doors. Car is an 2008 and has only seen one winter. Dealer did nothing, they didnt care, warranty does not cover it. UNSATISFIED! 
73000 mi My Lancer has a problem with the paint. It seems that is a factory defect and the paint is chipping off the whole car. I took it to the body shop to have it fixed. 

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Body Problems

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