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2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback RalliaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-562 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia has problems

3 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 train20
Electrical system10
Exterior lighting10

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

1 recall

2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia 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.

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 →

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 Sportback Rallia 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 Sportback Rallia median. How we score

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In owners' words

What > Lancer Sportback Rallia owners report

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

MY VEHICLE HAS 68000 MILES ON IT. THE AYC PUMP HAS FAILED. THIS IS A $2200 PART PLUS LABOR. THE TWIN CLUTCH SST TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. THIS IS A $13,000 TRANSMISSION PLUS LABOR. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THESE TWO HIGHLY EXPENSIVE PARTS HAVE FAILED SO EARLY IN THIS VEHICLES LIFE. ALSO, IT IS JUST…
Complaint 11183165 · Feb 28, 2019 · 65,000 miles
MADE IT 1/4MILE FROM MY HOUSE.IT WAS 6AM,RUNNING 35 TO 40MPH,HEADLIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS WENT OUT.DASH STARTED SAYING THE HOOD WAS OPEN AND THE TRANNY NEEDED SERVICED AND HAD TO DRIVE IT BACK HOME IN THE DARK.FOLLOWING BEHIND MY HONDA VAN.THE BRAKE LIGHTS STILL WORKED.. GOT IT HOME AND PARKED IT,…
Complaint 10971113 · Apr 7, 2017 · 85,000 miles

Own a 2010 > Lancer Sportback Rallia?

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