The service and repair manual for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Evolution MR Sedan 4-Door · DE Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door · Evolution GSR Sedan 4-Door · GTS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 126 complaints · 75 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Lancer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 282
- General Information 2,591
- Accessories & Equipment 9,404
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 219
- Body & Frame 2,287
- Maintenance 292
- Brakes 608
- Restraints 619
- Drivelines & Axles 100
- Steering 136
- Electrical 5,181
- Suspension 177
- Engine Mechanical 367
- Transmission 124
- Engine Performance 4,245
- Front 245
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Lancer
- Structure — frame and members · 20V279000A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Air — supply › check valve · 09V077000This may temporarily increase the stopping distance of the vehicle and therefore increase the risk o.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 09V435000This coating over time may cause corrosion of the sensor. in the event of a vehicle crash of the ty.
Owners have filed 126 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 75 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Lancer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Lancer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Lancer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Evolution MR Sedan 4-Door, DE Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door, Evolution GSR Sedan 4-Door, GTS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2008 Lancer problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Lancer, covering structure, service brakes, air, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2008 Lancer wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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