Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, the most recent reported on September 12, 2014 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart?

There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart recalls and problems

2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart.

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Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys

NHTSA campaign 14V562000 · reported September 12, 2014 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 165,923 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
The risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

Fuel system, other: delivery

NHTSA campaign 09V349000 · reported September 8, 2009 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 6,903 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. The manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.
The risk: If this stress crack develops, fuel leakage may occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: The fuel return pipe will be replaced with a new part and two additional attachment brackets will be installed to better control fuel pipe vibration. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2009. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Lancer Sportback Ralliart model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2009	2	0
2010	0	1
2011	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart, the most recent reported on September 12, 2014 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart?: There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.