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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

9.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,443

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020216 · manufacturer campaign SR-20-003

15 May 2020

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2010 · Outlander 2008–2013 · RVR 2011–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front cross-member (subframe). As a result, a lower control arm could eventually detach from the cross-member. This could cause a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of control can create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front cross-member (subframe). If no significant corrosion is found, the dealer will spray a sealing and anti-corrosion coating both inside and on the cross-member. If significant corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the cross-member.

81,449 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2018588 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-009

26 October 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wiper link rod with a countermeasure one, and will replace the wiper motor crank arm with a new one.

80,610 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2018054 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-003

26 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2010 · Outlander 2007–2010

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sunroof may not have been bonded properly and could separate from the vehicle. This could pose a risk to other road users, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly.

18,795 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016382 · manufacturer campaign SR-16-007

29 July 2016

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, a mixture of snow, water and road-salt solution may infiltrate between the front impact sensor and the bracket that attaches it to the vehicle. Over time, repeated freezing/thawing cycles could cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. In the event of a crash, this could result in delayed deployment of the driver and passenger front airbags which would increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front impact sensor and replace it if it is found to be cracked. An updated designed bracket and cover will also be installed.

66,076 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2009317 · manufacturer campaign SR-09-005

9 November 2009

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, the front impact sensors may corrode between the sensor bushing and sensor bracket. Over time, the corrosion may cause a crack to develop in the sensor case allowing water intrusion and short circuit of the sensor. This could result in delayed deployment of the driver and passenger front airbags during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injuries or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front impact sensors.

22,440 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2009072 · manufacturer campaign SR-09-002

6 March 2009

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2009 · Outlander 2008–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake booster check valve may stick closed when the engine is shut off. When the vehicle is re-started and put into motion, under certain driving conditions (very slow vehicle manoeuvres), there may be insufficient initial braking assist, which could temporarily increase the stopping distance. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve.

14,664 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 76% of 147 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
223 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer at 9.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 223 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,443 in fuel, producing roughly 3,641 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.