Aye/ hydralic pump was never changed out was told when I went to do a manufacturing recal that it worked fine when it didnt and after wards hit past the 100,000 miles and was automatically unable to get the replacement.
The worst 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission26
- Driver assistance19
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration1
- Body1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Transmission26
- Driver assistance19
- Fuel system3
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Engine1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Trouble codes owners of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution mention
C161E 2
Recalls 4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
- What is wrong
- 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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
- Risk
- If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Recall number 14V562000 · Recall details
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
Recall number 13V446000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- 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, 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.
- Risk
- This 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.
- 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 contact mitsubishi customer relations department at 1‑888‑648‑7820.
Recall number 09V435000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- 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. The recall began on september 29, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑888‑648‑7820.
Recall number 09V349000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Manual Revision
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the...
- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load...
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of...
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
See all 82 bulletins for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 16-17 | 22 | 18-19 |
What 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Ayc pump failure at 44 thousand miles.
Acd/ ayc pump failure, one time I was doing fluid inspection on my car when I notice the cars atf fluid reservoir in the trunk is losing oil. Looked at the floor found some red oil dripping. It may have seem that pump may have been failing to hold pressure and lose oil. Possible gasket failure or pump crack. Been searching online for similar problems, I found out it seemed to be mostly every owners problem. Is this suppose to be covered by manufacturer? Seem like poor material build.
Vehicle was in cold weather, ayc system light turned on. I checked the forums and found that this is a common issue that indicates the pump is bad. This is a very common problem.
It was a cold winter day, I started driving my evo to a nearby grocery store. Enroute, the awd system would throw a warning and a dashboard light lit up. I was concerned, stopped the vehicle and found no leaks or no weird noises. The vehicle was unable to shift into snow/tarmac/gravel mode. Fortunately I was not stranded on the road side. Upon further investigation I came to know that the acd pump failed and hence it threw an awd error. Its costing about 2200 dollars to fix this issue.
When starting my 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr, I received a warning message on the cluster display showing a yellow-orange symbol that shows 4 wheels connected by axles and the middle-shaft, where the front two wheels are facing at an angle to the side. The error code read as c161e: dtc c161e: electric pump relay circuit system (stuck). This has become a very common issue with the 2008 mitsubishi lancer evolution. So common that when you search for the code c161e, you can find countless forum discussions on multiple websites commenting on the frequency of this issue. Including myself, a single discussion identifies at least 48 unique cars, 42 of which are the 2008 model year, where the acd pump failed, all of which having driven fewer than 75,000 miles and nearly 60% with less than 50,000 miles (http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58221&highlight=c161e&page=1). Several of these vehicles required multiple replacements of the same part. This problem affects the safety and effectiveness of the vehicle's all-wheel-drive system, likely including the vehicle's traction control and needs to be recalled immediately.
Loss of electronic stability control. Ayc/acd pump failure due to poor engineering. Car has no stability control and driver is more likely to lose control in severe weather conditions.
Active yaw control (ayc) and active center differential (acd) pump failed. Not covered under power train warranty pump was corroded and could no longer produce enough pressure. Pump in located directly behind passenger rear wheel exposed to water, salt, and other road debris.
Went to dealer for transmission check and after a mile awc light came on they said it had nothing to do with computer update they did.mind you my tranny was going bad and dealer did not want nothing to do with it even under warranty.
Electronic stability control / s-awc (tarmac/gravel/snow) inoperable. Terrain selection can be performed at 0mph however when the car is placed in motion: forward / reverse, the instrument panel indicates there is service required in the awd traction control system. This is apparently a common problem, from the multitude of complaints for this specific issue posted here.
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Questions about the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 3.3 times a typical Lancer Evolution model year.
What is the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution year score?
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution scores 30 out of 100 (poor). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 26 complaints, typically around 47,850 miles. Next is driver assistance (19).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, power train and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V446000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have bad transmission?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (65 complaints), 2008 (26 complaints) and 2010 (20 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?
Official estimates for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, 4WD) gets 16-17 city and 22 highway.
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