2008 Mitsubishi Lancer vs 2008 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2008 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 313 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 156 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,500 mi | 44,261 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 138 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 33 |
| Engine | 13 | 21 |
| Suspension | 23 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 21 |
| Steering | 12 | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
2008 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.