Trim Report

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL2009

Includes:LANCERMITS|SEL
$6,000
Starting From
4
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 active dealer listings as of

Min $6,000
Max $14,195
From $6,000
Fresh

SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,490
$5K–$7K
3 listings108,333 avg miles
ES
From$775
58 listings|$775–$17K
GT
From$10,888
6 listings|$11K–$18K
GTS
From$2,800
6 listings|$3K–$7K
LE
From$6,995
5 listings|$7K–$14K
Ralliart
From$8,600
5 listings|$9K–$18K
SE
From$4,995
9 listings|$5K–$12K
SEL
From$6,000
4 listings|$6K–$14K

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Location data for all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer trims combined

26States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 26 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Mitsubishi Lancer Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 121 complaints, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
121
Complaints
11
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
09V4350002009-05-11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, A LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO A MIXTURE OF MELTED SNOW WITH SALT THROWN UP BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD MAY CAUSE A WATER-SALT MIXTURE TO ADHERE TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS.

THIS COATING OVER TIME MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF THE SENSOR. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH OF THE TYPE THAT WOULD DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS THIS TYPE OF SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE A DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 121 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train21
02Engine15
03Exterior Lighting7
04Electrical System6
05Engine And Engine Cooling5
121 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

18–25mpg combined
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16-22city
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22-30hwy
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$1,750-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from 18 to 25 MPG combined across 10 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Sportback - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city22 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
Lancer Evolution - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the SEL Worth It?

Common questions about the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Mitsubishi Lancer trims?

The SEL occupies a distinct position in the Mitsubishi Lancer range. See how it stacks up on the 2009 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL?

Budget for standard SEL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2009 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Mitsubishi Lancer SEL?

For the SEL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Mitsubishi Lancer buyer's guide.

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