2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Engine, Lights · 167,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and overheat while driving various speeds without warning. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic from where it was purchased. The mechanic gave her a $200 reimbursement towards the repair of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed a new catalytic converter. The vehicle was repaired, but the failures recurred soon after, including shaking and jerking without warning. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic where she was informed that the vehicle needed an entire new engine. The contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v069000 (engine and engine cooling), 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling), and 12e012000 (exterior lighting). The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer to have the recalls repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the recalls or the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · UT

The ecu is bad and the headlights will turn off while driving there is many complaints on the internet about this but they refuse to acknowledge its an issue and want near 1000 $ to fix the issue. We have had the light turn off while driving several time causing my wife to panic and causing alarm that could have resulted in an accident

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Lights · 114,592 miles · PR

Low beam, daylights and high beam headlights will randomly turn off while driving. This is a recall for etacs ecu on 2009 lancers manufactured between jan 12, 2009 and july 6, 2010. My car was manufactured on nov, 2008. Reference r/2015/157. Right now is unsafe driving this vehicle during nights. I notice on the internet that there's a lot of complains for the same model and year but where not included in the recall because where fabricated in 2008 having the same spare parts (etacs ecu) used in the recall vehicles.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Lights · 95,000 miles · CA

Vehicle head lights will randomly turn off while driving. The dealer says my etacs is faulty. This is the same symptoms that has forced a recall on other lancers. Sr-15-002. I feel this recall needs to be expanded.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Lights · 98,000 miles · CA

Low beam headlights will randomly turn off while driving. This is a recall on 2009 lancers manufactured between jan 12, 2009 and july 6, 2010. My car was manufactured on march 18, 2008. I feel this recall needs to be revised as my car has the same issue as what others have reported that were part of the recall. This seems more than just a coincidence.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the blower failed and the front wind shield could not be defrosted. The contact also indicated that while idling, the engine rpms would fluctuate and the engine would appear to be stalling. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate properly from a standing start. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Engine · IL

2009 mitsubishi lancer. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle drive belt system issues. *smd the consumer stated a recall was issued for the exact problem he experienced. The vehicle stalled and had to be towed. Recall # 14v562000.