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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 45000 mi | Wasnt blowing cold air an hot air would blow out of both passenger side vents. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 68000 mi US $680 |
Relays for fuel pump and horn went, car would not run properly. Common issue as per online forums |
| 17000 mi | CD player would stop working when the car hit a bump, and resume working when the car hit another bump. Dealer replaced CD player at no charge and problem was solved. |
| 66960 mi C $560 |
alternator blew up. Dealership replaced with a rebuilt one for $560 tax on. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 291hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 66200 mi US $1400 |
Compressor needed replacement |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| 87000 mi US $900 |
Battery died Driver rear window regulator replaced. Was no longer functioning |
| 21700 mi C $250 |
It was routine warranty maintenance work, except for the Tire pressure monitor sensor in two tires is broken, chose not to repair, too costly, $5 tire pressure gauge will work just fine. |
| 24140 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system. They fixed two of the four tires. This time they stated these monitors were under warranty |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 5000 mi | Keyless start quit working. |
| 7000 mi | Keyless start quit working again. |
| 28520 mi | AM Radio dead. Replacement unit ordered under warranty. |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62000 mi | A/C compressor seized. No further diagnosis performed. |
| 92000 mi | A/C compressor not fixed. |
| 28880 mi | Fan motor failure |
| 31000 mi | fan motor replaced. New problem found. |
| 24000 mi US $64 |
Needed to re program both keys |
| 25000 mi | AM band does not work on Radio. Dealer ordered a new radio. Still waiting for them to call me to take the car back to the shop. |
| 36000 mi US $60 |
Needed to re program Beepers. |
| 58300 mi | A/C compressor went out. Not covered by warranty after 5 years. |
| 65000 mi | AC compressor not working but at high rpm. Took it to dealer before warranty expired and was told ac was working fine. Now the say compressor, expansion valve and condenser need replacing. Ya, after warranty expired! How convenient!. $800+ |
| 67500 mi US $325 |
AC did not work at idle speed. Changed compressor and valve. |
| 81500 mi US $500 |
AC compressor replacement |
| 99000 mi US $500 |
AC Compressor destroyed "again" |
| 18600 mi | I had a few relays replaced. TSB. I was told the new relays would help with a no start condition that occurs on humid days. Apparently the old relays could short out from humid conditions. |
| 8000 mi | Bluetooth link between radio and cell phone 'disappeared' Tech re-linked phone and car. Happened two more times, owner re-linked phone/car on own. |
| 20000 mi | Bluetooth interface stops working |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 117800 mi €120 |
no cold air. Small seal was replaced. |
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