2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Mitsubishi Lancer 2009

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (1%)

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD

15000 mi CD player not functioning properly. AM/FM Stereo /CD player unit was replaced. 
58000 mi

US $300
Car would not start. Replaced battery, cleaned up corrosion on terminals and painted caps. There was an issue between the key fob and computer. Keyfob replaced. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

36300 mi The left steering wheel control unit would malfunction, perhaps the clock spring. All of the buttons on the left side would temporarily lower radio volume, even pressing "Next track". Bluetooth suddenly activates without warning and asks to pair with a phone or asks to dial a number. Nothing shuts it off except restarting the vehicle or waiting a few minutes. 
86180 mi

C $700
Rear passenger brake light and replaced battery. 
114600 mi

US $75
Third brake light went out, replaced with used/reman 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

94050 mi

US $2400
Compressor failed 
54000 mi battery failed to charge 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

22000 mi Dead fuse, which also killed the charger in the car. Two dead foglights. 
38000 mi The computer that controls the electric system went bad 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

114080 mi Battery died, could not be charged anymore, so it was replaced. 
30460 mi

$180
Cd changer doesn work, it cant read cds 
55180 mi Cd changer didn't work 
110980 mi

C $500
Replaced starter. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

26540 mi Power window (driver's side) mechanism was changed. The faulty mechanism was working, but made strange clicks and pops. No cost, covered by guarantee. 

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Electrical Problems

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