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JA3AU26U08U034294 — 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer De/Es

Lot #42158892 · VIN JA3AU26U08U034294

🇺🇸 IAAIStorm DamageKeys includedSold

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What does the damage type «Storm Damage» mean

The auction has not listed a specific damage type for this lot. That does not mean the car is problem-free — we recommend reviewing the lot with our expert before placing a bid.

What may be damaged

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42158892

Final bid950 USD78% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 1 225 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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✓ We inspect the lot on request — specialist video report✓ Fixed $500 commission, no hidden fees✓ Delivery + turnkey customs clearance in 45–60 days

Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine404 662 ₴≈ 9 069 USD

1 · Auction price1 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 509 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker900 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN JA3AU26U08U034294 history

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IAAI

May 13, 2025

Sold

950 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Mitsubishi Lancer 2008

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 91. Of these — crashes: 8, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Suspension
23
Engine
13
Steering
12
Power Train
11
Structure
10
Service Brakes
9

Official recalls

Structure
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
NHTSA campaign: 20V279000
Visibility
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
NHTSA campaign: 18V071000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer De/Es

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What may be damaged

What to keep in mind

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