MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
RENDERED 2026-11-01T04:15:26.710Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
36
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Power train

72% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 98 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 36 complaints 2008 36 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 28 complaints 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015
2003: 98 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 36 complaints 2008 36 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015
2003: 98 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 36 complaints 2008 36 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2014 2015: 3 complaints 2015

2008: 36 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200398
20040
200514
200624
20070
200836
20092
201028
201111
20123
20134
20146
20153

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

72% · 26 reports
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Saturday morning I warmed up my car for 5 minutes. Started to drive my car for about 15 seconds, awd service required popped up on my display. I stopped the car and brought it back home.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-22

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Electronic stability control (esc)

53% · 19 reports
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Mitsubishi motors of america has a awd ECU software update for vehicles specifically driven in cold conditions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-10-12

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 3 reports
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There is a strong fuel smell in the cabin when I am on the highway doing 70MPH, I have tried to check it out but there are no apparent fuel leaks, my mechanic suspects the evaporator system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-08

Equipment adaptive/mobility

6% · 2 reports

Vehicle speed control

3% · 1 report

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2009-09-29Fuel system, other09V349000 Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 Lancer Evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. The manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to…

    Remedy: The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge.…

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    2009-11-27Air bags09V435000 Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 Lancer and Lancer Evolution vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa…

    Remedy: Dealers will install new front airbag sensors that have improved corrosion resistance. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 27, 2009. Owners may…

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    2013-11-12Power train13V446000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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    2014-10-15Engine and engine cooling14V562000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V349000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09V435000 · Air bags
  • Recall 13V446000 · Power train
  • Recall 14V562000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.