2008-2009 Lancer/Outlander Owners - Recall Notice

Discussion in '8G Lancer - Knowledge Base' started by Texas Aggie, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/re ... furl=email

    I got this notice through evom...I called 3 dealerships and they don;t know anything about it. Maybe because the notice just came out today and the information hasn't been filtered to everyone.

    Interesting of me because I rear-ended someone 3 weeks after I got my car last July.

    Just wanted to inform you guys to keep this in mind.
     
  2. LuvMyLancer

    LuvMyLancer Well-Known Member

    Well, I haven't experienced anything like that (yet).

    Major problems for me is car won't start (just turns over, doesn't fire) and the crappy paint issue.
     
  3. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    lol...the car starting thing...i heard it was because there is a sensor in the ley and ignition and sometimes something could interfere with the connection...just what i've heard though.

    and Mitsu paint blows ass...
     
  4. LuvMyLancer

    LuvMyLancer Well-Known Member

    I've taken it to the dealership twice thinking it was the key, they said the key was fine and so was the car.

    It rolled over for about 5 seconds yesterday so I stopped trying, gave it a few seconds, tried again and it stuttered a little but started.

    My key is in the same spot everyday, so I dont see why some days it works fine, other days the car wont start at all. I dont do anything different... but it seems to be getting worse.

    I am keeping a camera in my car now to video tape each start up. I am determined to catch a video of it not starting so I can show people I'm not crazy lol
     
  5. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    do you have other keys next to your car key?
     
  6. JDMhammer

    JDMhammer Well-Known Member

    Well my car is in the shop for the tranny might have well have this done too...
     
  7. LuvMyLancer

    LuvMyLancer Well-Known Member

    Nope. Nothing. Just the key and a Mitsu keychain. Tried to take a video earlier today it only stuttered for a second then turned right on... but I will capture a video someday... unless it suddenly stops doing it haha.
     
  8. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    ajustesen...just remember that the order isn't completely done yet. the dealerships didn't even know about it yet caue the recall came out today
     
  9. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    that it weird then. that happened to my car a while back but it stopped doing it. i moved my keys like the dealer told me and it was all good. like I said, this is based on what i heard. never researched it though.
     
  10. JDMhammer

    JDMhammer Well-Known Member

    I printed it out and my dealer is pretty good about it so if I bring the paper down chances are they will have it replaced for me.
     
  11. LuvMyLancer

    LuvMyLancer Well-Known Member

    Yeah well my key is as close as it can get without being IN the ignition (centre console) so I dunno what else to try. The car won't lock with the buttons on the door unless I dangle the key right next to it...

    So... I dunno....:(
     
  12. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member


    WTF? That's just strange. Did you try using the other key? I switched from both of my keys sometimes...thinking it helped when it probably didn't, but it did make me feel as if I was trouble shooting it correctly...lol
     
  13. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member

    You have a good dealership??? Wow...what's that like? LOL!
     
  14. JDMhammer

    JDMhammer Well-Known Member

    Its awesome :) Last time I had an issue they came and picked the car up from me at work.
     
  15. Texas Aggie

    Texas Aggie Well-Known Member


    You can't be serious...
     
  16. SeRious08

    SeRious08 Well-Known Member

    No he isn't. I'm Serious :thumbright:
     
  17. BlueDevilLancer

    BlueDevilLancer Well-Known Member

    why so serious
     
  18. ballmonk23

    ballmonk23 Well-Known Member

    i dont have much issues starting mine. well when its like 30 out at 530 am it wont start on the first turn. yet nor do i so i guess. its ok
     
  19. BlueBallLancer

    BlueBallLancer Well-Known Member

    i got my ecu flashed and it was supposed to fix the starting problem... but didn't, although it doesn't happen as much

    they say to tap the gas when cranking;
     
  20. LuvMyLancer

    LuvMyLancer Well-Known Member

    Yeah I dunno... it's kinda disappointing when you spend so much money on a car and it has problems