Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2009-2011
Model Lancer Ralliart made by Mitsubishi got 26 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages. There was one recall concerning fuel system, other .
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2009 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2010 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart 2011 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V349000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 11/29/2007 to 01/29/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 6903 | 09/29/2009 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/08/2009 | 09/09/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 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 Summary | If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. the recall began on september 29, 2009. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi'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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-09-13-010 | 10/01/2009 | 10033325 | Mitsubishi: 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 servic | 08/09/2010 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||||
| SC-09-001 | 05/01/2009 | 10030708 | Mitsubishi: on some affected vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, corrosion on the inside of the hood lock release cable can make it difficult to release the hood latch using the latch handle. *pe | 11/13/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning . the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the serpentine belt was severed. the serpentine belt was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the serpentine belt continued to fracture and the tires were wearing prematurely due to a defective tire chamber. the front outer tie rod and the bushings were replaced but the failure was not corrected. the front tires continued to wear prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure and the dealer advised the contact that the technician could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,178. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning . the contact inspected the vehicle and found the serpentine belt was severed. the serpentine belt was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the serpentine belt continued to fracture and the tires were wearing prematurely due to a defective tire chamber. the front outer tie rod and the bushings were replaced but the failure was not corrected. the front tires continued to wear prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure and the dealer advised the contact that the technician could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,178. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning several times. the contact inspected the vehicle and found the serpentine belt cut. the serpentine belt was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the serpentine belt continued to brake and the vehicle tires wear prematurely due to defected tire chamber. the front outer tie rod and the bushings was replaced. the failure was not corrected. the front tires continued to wear prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure and the dealer stated that the vehicle could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,178. li | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 42000 | ||
| I was driving from dallas, tx, to el paso, tx in my 2009 mitsubishi ralliart. around 3pm and with an outside temperature of approx 99 degrees farenheit (based on the display readout on the car). i noticed a very very strong raw fuel or gas smell coming in from the vents. the air conditioner was on, so i turned it to recirculating air, it persisted, so i turned the air conditioner off, but the very strong gasoline smell, to my amazement, persisted. 2 passengers (my elderly dad 76, and my little sister, 18) also noticed the smell. the smell lasted around 5 minutes, and we were forced to open all the 4 windows, even still the smell was strong enough and kept on going. i started feeling lightheaded, so i told my dad, the passenger that i has to pull over (i literally felt like i was going to faint). we were able to pull over safely and step away from the car. later i turned the car on and the strong gas smell didnt return for the remainder of the drive. one of my passengers reported a headache that same night. this incident has happened 2 or 3 times before (last summer). please look into it asap. thank you. sincerely. and further information at this forum thread post, which i have been reading and following : http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-engine-turbo-drivetrain/501950-raw-fuel-smell-when-driving-5.html#post9479325 i'm not the only one experiencing this... | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 42000 | ||
| I was driving from dallas, tx, to el paso, tx in my 2009 mitsubishi ralliart. around 3pm and with an outside temperature of approx 99 degrees farenheit (based on the display readout on the car). i noticed a very very strong raw fuel or gas smell coming in from the vents. the air conditioner was on, so i turned it to recirculating air, it persisted, so i turned the air conditioner off, but the very strong gasoline smell, to my amazement, persisted. 2 passengers (my elderly dad 76, and my little sister, 18) also noticed the smell. the smell lasted around 5 minutes, and we were forced to open all the 4 windows, even still the smell was strong enough and kept on going. i started feeling lightheaded, so i told my dad, the passenger that i has to pull over (i literally felt like i was going to faint). we were able to pull over safely and step away from the car. later i turned the car on and the strong gas smell didnt return for the remainder of the drive. one of my passengers reported a headache that same night. this incident has happened 2 or 3 times before (last summer). please look into it asap. thank you. sincerely. and further information at this forum thread post, which i have been reading and following : http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-engine-turbo-drivetrain/501950-raw-fuel-smell-when-driving-5.html#post9479325 i'm not the only one experiencing this... | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 25000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that only certain gears could be engaged when driving at various speeds. when shifting into reverse, the indicator module would indicate that the vehicle was in reverse but the vehicle would not engage in reverse. when attempting to reverse, the transmission warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2012 | 25000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds only certain gears would engage. when going in reverse the r would flash but would not let the vehicle back up. immediately after the transmission warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. after diagnosis they advised him that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 25,000. tb | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 14500 | 1 | |
| The transmission tc-sst is failing on the 2009 ralliart from mitsubishi the gears go crazy on me and jump around and gears are slipping and getting stuck. other people with the same car have experienced the same thing i think it should be re-call to get this fixed. it can cause a major accident on the highway which it almost did for me. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 18849 | 1 | |
| I'll turn the car on and put it into reverse but the gear does not engage. the reverse light on the display panel just continues to blink. another issue involving the transmission occurs when trying to accelerate. when applying pressure to the gas pedal, the clutch fails to engage causing it to slip when shifting gears. also when trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle the car will not accelerate, the rpms just shoot through the roof further proving of clutch slippage. at this point, the car will lose the ability to shift to 2, 4, or 6 gear making normal city/highway driving very hazardous. when coming to a stop the car will downshift from 5th to 3rd and then to 1st putting tons of pressure on the brakes instead of decelerating the car gradually. the car actually hesitates at this point as if it does not want to stop. when accelerating from a complete stop the car will red line first gear and then shift to 3rd and repeat to shift to 5th gear. this is not safe at all, as i lose the ability to manually select gears. this has been an ongoing occurrence in my 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart since december of 2009, and it is now march 1, 2010. i have brought this issue to the attention of the service department without any help or acceptance of this being under warranty. there are several other cases where people are experiencing the same/similar issues. this transmission problems is a serious issue, almost an accident waiting to happen. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 18849 | 1 | |
| I'll turn the car on and put it into reverse but the gear does not engage. the reverse light on the display panel just continues to blink. another issue involving the transmission occurs when trying to accelerate. when applying pressure to the gas pedal, the clutch fails to engage causing it to slip when shifting gears. also when trying to accelerate to pass another vehicle the car will not accelerate, the rpms just shoot through the roof further proving of clutch slippage. at this point, the car will lose the ability to shift to 2, 4, or 6 gear making normal city/highway driving very hazardous. when coming to a stop the car will downshift from 5th to 3rd and then to 1st putting tons of pressure on the brakes instead of decelerating the car gradually. the car actually hesitates at this point as if it does not want to stop. when accelerating from a complete stop the car will red line first gear and then shift to 3rd and repeat to shift to 5th gear. this is not safe at all, as i lose the ability to manually select gears. this has been an ongoing occurrence in my 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart since december of 2009, and it is now march 1, 2010. i have brought this issue to the attention of the service department without any help or acceptance of this being under warranty. there are several other cases where people are experiencing the same/similar issues. this transmission problems is a serious issue, almost an accident waiting to happen. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning . the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the serpentine belt was severed. the serpentine belt was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the serpentine belt continued to fracture and the tires were wearing prematurely due to a defective tire chamber. the front outer tie rod and the bushings were replaced but the failure was not corrected. the front tires continued to wear prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure and the dealer advised the contact that the technician could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,178. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning . the contact inspected the vehicle and found the serpentine belt was severed. the serpentine belt was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the serpentine belt continued to fracture and the tires were wearing prematurely due to a defective tire chamber. the front outer tie rod and the bushings were replaced but the failure was not corrected. the front tires continued to wear prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure and the dealer advised the contact that the technician could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,178. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 6000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning several times. the contact inspected the vehicle and found the serpentine belt cut. the serpentine belt was replaced but the failure was not corrected. the serpentine belt continued to brake and the vehicle tires wear prematurely due to defected tire chamber. the front outer tie rod and the bushings was replaced. the failure was not corrected. the front tires continued to wear prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure and the dealer stated that the vehicle could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,178. li | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 08/23/2011 | 0 | ||
| 2009 mitsubshi lancer ralliart pulls hard to right at all times. took to dealer they said theres nothing they can do about it. took to a suspension shop said manufacture set camber is off. i have went thru my third set of front tires in only 45000 miles. i believe this should be investigated for safety | |||