2009 Honda Accord vs 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
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 | 2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 720 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 101 | 107 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,750 mi | 76,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mitsubishi Lancer |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 160 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 142 | 8 |
| Engine | 111 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 9 |
| Power Train | 35 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 40 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 24 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 11 | 0 |
2009 Honda Accord
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
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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.