Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2009

Model Lancer Evolution made in 2009 by Mitsubishi got 2 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags and fuel system, other. The car has one 2 turbo engine.

Model 2009

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
2 Turbo 4Manual, 5 gears416/22/1820.2/30.6/23.8472Premium3586COMPACT CARS18-Aug-08
2 Turbo 4Semiautomatic, 6 gears417/22/1920.6/31/24.2629Premium3393COMPACT CARS18-Aug-08

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
09V435000MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 12/12/2007 to 12/11/2008V (Vehicle)2935311/27/2009MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.11/05/200911/05/2009
Defect SummaryMitsubishi 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, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and district of columbia. in areas where heavy road salt is used in the winter, a long term exposure to a mixture of melted snow with salt thrown up by the other vehicles on the road may cause a water-salt mixture to adhere to the front impact sensors.
Consequence SummaryThis coating over time may cause corrosion of the sensor. in the event of a vehicle crash of the type that would deploy the airbags this type of short-circuit may cause a delay in the deployment of the airbags which could result in driver or passenger injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1-888-648-7820.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY
09V349000MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 08/07/2007 to 12/11/2009V (Vehicle)690309/29/2009MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/08/200909/09/2009
Defect SummaryMitsubishi 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 the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.
Consequence SummaryIf this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryThe 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. the recall began on september 29, 2009. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
NotesMitsubishi's recall campaign number is sr-09-004.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB-11-13-00706/01/201110039587Mitsubishi: engine service message appears with a stored trouble code. there is a programming error. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00506/01/201110039585Mitsubishi: in high altitude areas while decelerating there may be higher than normal engine rpms. it is a programming problem. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00506/01/201110039585Ready08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00706/01/201110039587Ready08/03/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-11-13-00606/01/201110039586Ready08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00506/01/201110039585Mitsubishi: in high altitude areas while decelerating there may be higher than normal engine rpms. it is a programming problem. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00506/01/201110039585Ready08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00706/01/201110039587Mitsubishi: engine service message appears with a stored trouble code. there is a programming error. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00606/01/201110039586Mitsubishi: malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes. a software error is causing a mis-detection of a fault. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00706/01/201110039587Ready08/03/2011
TSB-10-13-01211/01/201010037325Mitsubishi: the engine idle may not stabalize and there is an internal trouble code. the ecm needs to be reprogrammed. *rm05/18/2011
TSB-10-13-01211/01/201010037325Ready05/18/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-11-13-00506/01/201110039585Ready08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00606/01/201110039586Ready08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00706/01/201110039587Ready08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00506/01/201110039585Mitsubishi: in high altitude areas while decelerating there may be higher than normal engine rpms. it is a programming problem. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00606/01/201110039586Mitsubishi: malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes. a software error is causing a mis-detection of a fault. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00706/01/201110039587Mitsubishi: engine service message appears with a stored trouble code. there is a programming error. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-10-13-01211/01/201010037325Ready05/18/2011
TSB-10-13-01211/01/201010037325Mitsubishi: the engine idle may not stabalize and there is an internal trouble code. the ecm needs to be reprogrammed. *rm05/18/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
TSB-11-13-00606/01/201110039586Mitsubishi: malfunction light is on with stored trouble codes. a software error is causing a mis-detection of a fault. 2008-2011 lancer evolution. *rm08/03/2011
TSB-11-13-00606/01/201110039586Ready08/03/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TSB-09-13-01010/01/200910033325Mitsubishi: fuel return pipe removal/installation-service manual revision. the vehicles have a redesigned fuel return pipe which has two additional brackets. this bulletin provides updated fuel return pipe removal and installation servic08/09/2010

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NCHUNTERSVILLE28078LAKE NORMAN AUTO MALL, LLC9477253
NVRENO89511ALLISON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.8527222
TXHOUSTON77065HUB BUICK COMPANY664-6212