There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO, but owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 4 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3
- Structure › Body — 2
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 47,250 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 120,000 miles · reported Apr 4, 2019
All mitsubishi lancer evolution x from years 2008 through the cars final gear in 2015 suffer from a design flaw to the s-awc system. The active yaw control / active center differential system relies on a pump in order to operate . The location is unprotected from the elements and thousands of them have failed to date. . Mine failed which rendered my car to no longer drive in a predictable or safe manner. The all wheel drive and stability control system was compromised and traction control no longer functions as expected. Instead of this becoming a recall mitsubishi extended a warranty to…
Service Brakes · at 116,000 miles · reported Feb 13, 2018
Mitsubishi recall 09v077000 in the past few days, I noticed that while in motion my breaks were not reacting with their typical speed. When I took my car into a mechanic, they said it was an issue with my car's brake booster check valve and that there was a safety recall regarding this back in 2009. I was concerned as I have taken my car in for, frankly, more recalls than I can even remember, so I called my dealership to schedule the maintenance. After a lot of back and forth with both the dealership and mitstubishi's customer service, it turns out that my car was not considered as it was made…
Power Train · at 95,000 miles · reported Feb 3, 2018
I brought my car into the dealership in 2016 for a flashing taramic light and they told there wasn't anything wrong. Which I later found out that they negleted to look into the issue. I had no idea what this issue was until 6 months later and I just had reached 100,500 miles on the car. I found on a form it could be the a fluid issue, so I went to mitsubishi to get fluid and the service manager informed me of the 100,000 mile warranty. I eventually took mitsubishi to court for negligence and lack of care and the case was thrown out. I'm sick of dealing with this issue.
Power Train · reported Mar 22, 2017
Ayc pump failed code c161e. I searched online and found out that the pump was failing due to salt corrosion. This should of been a recall since nurmerous of other cars are having the same issue.
Power Train · reported Dec 3, 2016
Acd/acy recall. I purchased my 2008 evo with 95000 miles on it. Shortly after I bought the vehicle I was having issues with it running lean and my ayc service light appeared on the dash. I then took the vehicle to the dealership with 96000 miles on the car in hopes for them to help me fix these issues with my car and yet there was no help at all. So then I went on my way and I had another dealership fix my problems and I was good for about 4200 miles my car then had 100,200 miles on it and I had to go to the dealership to get a rear diff fluid change in the transmission oil change and the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO?
Owners report power train problems most often (14 reports), followed by structure (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 47,250 miles.
Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.