Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that while driving down a hill at 15 MPH, the brakes failed to operate as needed upon depression as the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had to pump his brakes repeatedly in an effort to stop the vehicle; he also applied the emergency brake for assistance before hitting a tree stump. The contact suffered a tweak in his right shoulder but did not seek medical attention. A police report was not needed and the airbags did not deploy due to low impact. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with defective brake pads and rotors. The contact then spoke to roseville automall(700 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661) and the manufacturer where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v077000(service brakes, air); they offered no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.*dt
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 98 complaints about the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 1
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20131
- 20121
- 20104
- 20096
- 20083
- 20031
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the brakes did not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred even when the contact slammed on the brake pedal. On one occasion, the contact had to swerve around another vehicle because the brakes did not work. Also, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and new brakes were ordered. The mechanic planned to service the vehicle once the parts arrive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Abs brake modulator was a known faulty design per mitsubishi. An updated unit with new model number alledgedly fixes the common problem. This problem is not under recall. My car has only 55,000 miles and these pumps should last the life of the car normally. The cost to replace is $1800 which is much higher than most makes and models.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the ABS warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 3/31/15
Shortly after starting the engine; take a turn left and then made; I turn on the ABS light shortly after engine light lit too and, days later, the ABS light went out. The next day I started the engine; running the car at 15 to 35 miles, sounds a hit; in the transmission and ABS light comes on again. This has been doing so far.
I was driving highway speed when there was a weird noise and my ABS light came on. I had to run an errand and when I got back in the car, my service engine light was on. I had my state emissions test and in turned failed because the service engine light is on. I took the car to the dealership and it was determined that the rear speed sensor malfunctions which has in turn caused my ABS light and the ABS light caused my service engine. The dealer says that there is nothing wrong with the brakes or ABS and no reason to have failed emissions. I'm working to replace the speed sensor.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles. Incorrect material composition of the brake booster check valve may cause the check valve to 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 maneuvers), there may be insufficient initial braking assist.
- Risk
- This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 09V077000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?
6 of 98 owner complaints about the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
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There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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