2009 Mitsubishi Lancer exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving at night, the low-beam headlights turned off and turned on independently, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of…”
filed Aug 2, 2023
“We have issues with the low beam headlights malfunctioning. They would cut off while going down the road. Would stay on when car and lights were turned off and we would have to take the relay out to get them turned off. They would flash on and off while the car was on or off. Replaced numerous…”
filed Sep 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2022
Exterior Lighting problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 Lancer | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 Lancer | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 Lancer | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Lancer | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Lancer | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Lancer | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.