2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan ES-Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Very dependable,low maintenance and average interior. Has great reliability. Ownership since new.

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my lancer brand new 6 years ago. It has 110K miles and still runs great! In that time, I took good care of it (nothing extreme), but I replaced the air filter at least once a year, changed the oil about every 5500 miles. Have had 3 sets of tires, changed the front brakes and battery once. Changed the transmission oil twice and that's about it.

I still get between 30-32 miles on the highway and about 22 around town. The car has great torque for what it is. Though it's not a luxury vehicle (especially the interior), when I'm at a stop light, sometimes it's hard to tell if the car is still running. that's how good the engine still is.

Best Features

Hands-Free - miles per gallon - torque.

Worst Features

a better interior would be nice. The speakers got a loose connection early on (after 3 years).

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan GTS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Alright so this car is absolutely worth the money, I commute 150 miles a day round trip and it runs strong with decent comfort. The only negatives Ive found with this car are if you live where it snows you WILL be jamming out your rims with a snow brush every time you get out of the car or drive around with the car shaking so bad you cant read the guages, it also doesn't do as well as promised on gas I average 23ish. You 100% want the rockford sound system and the CVT transmission is complete junk so buy a 5 speed. (traded my automatic back after 2 weeks because it was so annoying). Other than that this car is amazing and I may buy another one when trade in time rolls around.

Best Features

Zippy, looks great, drives great, was CHEAP for what you get.

Worst Features

Milk some better gas mileage out of it or make it faster to validate the sports car mileage. The gauges are near impossible to see in the sun for whatever reason, add an AWD option to the GTS line or add a 5 speed option to the ralliart line.

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan ES-Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I'll make this simple for everyone...


Good parts:
Comfortable
Kids car seats fit well
Safe car
Doesn't break down if you keep up with service
Is a very good car in the snow for a FWD 5speed
Good MPG
Lots of Aftermarket Support
Rockford sound system is perfect
sun roof is nice as well


Bad:
Paint sucks
Shocks in a bad road state get eatten alive
Runs better on 91 octane vs recmended 87
should have come with a short shifter
Stock factory tires suck and are to skiny
Key Fob loses programing for fast system

Best Features

Fast Key system Sound system Engine and Trans reliablity handling Comfort

Worst Features

Paint Key fob wider factory tires TCS switch though 2010 gets it

Vehicle

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan ES-Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my 2009 Mitsu Lancer ES back in July 2009 and 70K+ miles later, I still love it! I looked at similar vehicles while shopping but fell in love with the handling, performance, and value of this car. I've taken very good care of it and haven't had a single engine problem. My one complaint is the paint. Due to a design flaw there is an unusual amount of paint wear on the side skirts near the rear wheels. Countless chips all over the hood (which, yes, happens. But there is a lot more than normal). One time, while washing the car, I was scrubbing off a dead bug and a decent size paint chip came off with it! That should not happen! Regardless, I'd still recommend this car to everyone!

Best Features

Handling, performance, and value. Won't have this much fun with any other vehicle under $20K and that is a FACT! I also love how spacious it is. More room than the Carrolla, Impreza, Mazda 3, or Jetta!

Worst Features

Needs better quality paint or extra protective coating. I've touched up the paint several times but plan on getting the car repainted all together.