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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-071 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year17% below the Lancer Evolution median · #3 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 26%Owner complaints281 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 11, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has problems

28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train200
Electronic stability control (ESC)80
Steering30
Engine and engine cooling31
Fuel system, gasoline30
Service brakes20
Vehicle speed control10
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
1 other systems10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

26%repaired · 2019 Q2

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 18V-071 · Jan 26, 2018 · 56,641 vehicles · 14,525 repaired

Risk. If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2016 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 15V-232 · Apr 20, 2015 · 53,396 vehicles · 28,538 repaired

Risk. Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

55%repaired · 2016 Q3

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Recall 15V-233 · Apr 20, 2015 · 76,958 vehicles · 42,706 repaired

Risk. Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

45%repaired · 2016 Q1

Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys

Recall 14V-562 · Sep 12, 2014 · 165,923 vehicles · 75,468 repaired

Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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57%repaired · 2015 Q1

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 13V-446 · Sep 19, 2013 · 10,474 vehicles · 6,014 repaired

Risk. Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Lancer Evolution year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lancer Evolution median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution safety ratings

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Lancer Evolution owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND 'FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DISABLED' DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIMAY MITSUBISHI (1011 KENNEDY AVE, KILOMETER 2.5, [PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALL…
Complaint 11228271 · Jun 28, 2019 · 41,000 miles
BAD INJECTOR CAUSED CYLINDER FAILURE OR VALVR CONSTANT VALVE TICK. BLOWN SPARK PLUGS CAUSED PISTON MELTDOWN CAUSING FOR THE PISTONG ROD TO SHOOT THROUGHT THE BLOCK CAUSE A FIRE TO THE ENGINE.. LUCKLY I STOP THE FIRE TOOK IT TO A DELAERSHIP TO VERIFY THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE BUT THE TECHNICINAS TOLD…
Complaint 11075651 · Mar 1, 2018 · 46,000 miles
ON-DASH WARNING LIGHT OF "4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON. THIS WARNING IS INDICATIVE OF A ACTIVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL (ACD) PUMP FAILURE, GENERALLY DUE TO CORROSION FROM TREATED WINTER ROAD SURFACES AND/OR THE INABILITY TO HANDLE COLD-WEATHER CLIMATES. CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A…
Complaint 11075644 · Mar 1, 2018 · 45,000 miles

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