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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

12.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,123

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013316 · manufacturer campaign SR13-009

20 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: Lancer Evolution 2008–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the clutch master cylinder may fail, resulting in an inability to disengage the clutch or to shift gears. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, increased stopping distances and engine stalling. Such an occurrence could increase the risk of a crash causing injury or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder.

1,009 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2009260 · manufacturer campaign SR-09-004

10 September 2009

Transport Canada lists: Lancer Evolution 2008–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel return pipe may develop stress cracking, under certain conditions, allowing a fuel leak to occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel return pipe and install two additional pipe brackets.

1,327 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2008419 · manufacturer campaign SR09-601

20 November 2008

Transport Canada lists: Lancer Evolution 2008–2009

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the French-language tire pressure label may contain incorrect spare tire information. The specification for the spare tire may be shown as T145/70D18, instead of T145/70R18.

What the dealer will do

Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles along with instructions for proper installation.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 17% of 147 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
285 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at 12.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 285 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,123 in fuel, producing roughly 4,654 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.