2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

21 -22 City / 27 -28 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

152 -237

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Jake B

For the price, you can't beat the style and efficiency.

I love my car because it is sporty and looks good. It does decent on gas and has lasted me a while. I've had no problems with it and it is reliable

Kelly S

Perfect vehicle and runs and drives great gets you to and from places.

It's perfect it runs great good on gas don't have no problems with it and I use it everyday to travel across state lines.

Morrie M

A family heirloom for sale.

2009 Grey lancer. 91, 000 Miles. Mpg 48! It is a great little car. It handles great. Gas mileage is awesome. We purchased it from my father-in-law. It has spunk. Here in Texas the speed limit on expressways is 70-75 mph. It has no problem keeping up with the big boys. The price? Priceless. Call for details.

Caleb H

One of the best running cars I have ever driven.

Has run perfect for every single year I have had it. Nothing has ever gone wrong with it and I love it.

Jake W

It's a lancer and it is fast.

I love that my car looks fast and mean. I don't like that it's starting to make some noise under the hood.

Jennifer B

It could be the tires but it is not great in the snow.

Really no issues, very sturdy car. This is my second mitsubishi and both very reliable. Comfortable interior, sporty exterior.

Nathan D

My car is stylish and fun to drive.

I love the styling of my car, I think it is very sporty and fun to drive. Very affordable for the power and features. My car has all of the factory upgrades which I like. It's getting a little older and I am having to make some repairs. I wish the paint held up better to the sun.

Jon C

The car is very quick and low maintenance.

I love how fast it is. My only dislikes are that the car could be better on gas, I frequently have to put air in the tires, and the paint peels easily. The car is very low maintenance.

Negative Owner Reviews

Dana Sofié R

My car is a stick shift and even though I don't like it, I am happy that I am driving a stick shift and that's why I picked it out

My car is really not the car that I wanted to have. I dislike that it does not have leather seats, I do not like its color, and I honestly think it's kind of ugly. But it gets me from point a to point B

Mike Y

Gts package not worth it.

Is not reliable. Transmission shotty. Bluetooth doesn't work anymore

Matthew H

The thing I was most excited about with my car was the stereo system.

My lancer is a really great car. I have had hardly any problems with it over the years. It gets great gas mileage and is just a really fun drive!

Tiffany W

The title of my review is smokey the lancer.

I have had transmission problems before when I first received it. The paint on it is ridiculous the hood has rusted and I was told to me that was a major issues with those cars. If I had known I may not have brought it. You would think it being a 2009 it would have a aux port it does not I looked everywhere for it.

Renee Z

It has room for a family of 4, it's pretty good on gas, and the sound system is good

Like: interior space, sound system, sleekness Dislike: loud, tires are expensive, trunk space small

Jodie S

The spoiler is nice. The stereo system is great.

It has really great gas mileage. Its small and compact. I love the sporty look of the vehicle. I enjoy the trunk space.

Rebecca M

Four door sedan with good stereo system

The lancer has positives like sporty look for a four door and good gas mileage. Down sides is it is very noisy, lots of road noise and the low profile tires are not meant for Illinois roads. I've replaced more tires on this car then every other car I've owned combined

Pamela H

Wish I had a Camry again.

TPMS light won't go off, check engine light comes and goes, transmission overheats sometimes, isn't a typical trans

Mitsubishi Lancer Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

152 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

ES Sport

152 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

GTS

168 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats

Ralliart

237 HP 5 Seats

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Owner Reviews

4.12

42 Reviews

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5 stars

40%

4 stars

38%

3 stars

17%

2 stars

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Mark M on May 28, 2021

Lancer Review- 2009 Model Year

Great car. Love to drive it everyday and has been reliable. Sometimes maintenance is an issue. With certain transmission fluids having to be replaced every 30 thousand miles. Good on gas and has decent pick up for a four cylinder engine. It's sad that Mitsubishi stopped making these cars. They are sporty and feel fun to drive, like a rally car.

Jon C on February 24, 2021

The car is very quick and low maintenance.

I love how fast it is. My only dislikes are that the car could be better on gas, I frequently have to put air in the tires, and the paint peels easily. The car is very low maintenance.

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Pros from Owners

Robert W.

The pros are 28+ MPG and very low maintenance costs and the CVT (constantly variable transmission is super smooth it never shifts, only speeds up and slows down the Cons are tight suspension the back seat can downright HURT, road noise needs to be dampened more also and digital display for mpg and rpm because it's hard to maintain a constant speed looking through the steering wheel at needle gauges.

Mary Z.

Great on gas. 4 cylinder feels like a 6. Acceleration for a 4 cylinder is amazing. Has been very durable and well engineered. Sound system for that year is still highly comparative to newer cars in general.

Cons from Owners

Robert W.

The road noise is a bit on the loud side especially when on some country roads, the suspension is not good for any NON road areas even unpaved rocked streets are BOUNCY. The air and cabin filters are hard to get in most mass retailer outlets and dealership items are pricey.

Mary Z.

The car is way too low does not take speed bumps, potholes, etc. Well. Car does not age well with the person driving it. The car is for a younger crowd, I do not feel that great driving this car and getting out of it.

Ranks #21 Small Cars by Owners

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer has an average owner rating of 4.16 out of 5 which ranks it #21 of 30 other Small Cars.

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Ranks #10 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #10 of 30 other Small Cars.

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28 MPG

Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Car?

Yes, I have enjoyed it very much. It has been nothing but reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend this vehicle.

James R.

Yes it's a good vehicle, it gives you a sporty edgy look that is a comfortable ride. The seats are comfortable for long drives.

Mariana R.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer?

I haven't had any problems with it at all. It is a car that I fully trust will start and run fine every time I get behind the wheel.

James R.

2009 lancer is a reliable, because you can get great gas mileages. One problem it does have is the catalytic converter eventually becomes defect.

Cady M.

Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer A Good Value?

I got the vehicle used and for a good price. Cost me 8000 dollars. Worth every penny. I love this vehicle.

James R.

A based price that you could get for a Lancer is 5,900. The value is fair for the price that it is listed at.

Madison H.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer idle air control valve location?

Answer: The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer idle air control valve location is on the throttle body. You will come into many issues with an engine. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up quickly. You can have...

Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.4 Have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: There is a timing chain fitted with the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.4 i-4 engine. The car used the timing belt on all engine models froM2000 to 2007 and made the transition to the timing chain after that year. The...

What's the 2009 mitsubishi lancer oil type?

Answer: The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer's 2.0L 4Cylinder engine holdS4.3 liters of Mitsubishi Genuine Full Synthetic 0W-20. This OEM product can be replaced with 5W-30 or 5W-20. The manufacturer recommends changing the oil...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety