2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 51,890 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“All mitsubishi lancer evolution x from years 2008 through the cars final gear in 2015 suffer from a design flaw to the s-awc system. The active yaw control / active center differential system relies o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2019 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“Mitsubishi recall 09v077000 in the past few days, i noticed that while in motion my breaks were not reacting with their typical speed. When i took my car into a mechanic, they said it was an issue wit”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2018 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (Lancer Evolution). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–22 / 22–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Lancer Evo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Lancer Evo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 10 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo | 0 | 23 |
Checking a specific 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
How do I know if my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- Outlander Sport476 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.