repaired · 2022 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 Mitsubishi LancerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-071 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling
5Electrical system
4Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
4Exterior lighting
4Visibility
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
3Service brakes, hydraulic
139 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers.
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repaired · 2016 Q3
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer safety ratings
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Lancer owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The car started flashing a warning sign and loosing power. When trying to accelerate it stops. Eventually it puts the car into a limp mode and will stall altogether. This happens any long distance trip. My car year and model is not the only Lancer being effected by this computer glitch. It’s very…
WARNING MESSAGE "TOO HOT SLOW DOWN" APPEARS WHEN INCLINING UPHILL IN ABOVE 70 DEGREES (F) AT 45MPH OR MORE. TRANSMISSION BEGINS TO LOSE POWER, DECELERATION OCCURS, TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS NORMAL ON DASHBOARD MENU, VEHICLE TRANSMISSION RUNS ON HIGH RPM ABOVE 3000, TRANSMISSION SOUNDS ARE LOUDER THAN…
HELLO NHTSA, I HAVE A 2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART SPORTBACK. I HAVE JUST CAME ACROSS A CRACK IN MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH IS CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE IF MY WINDOWS ARE UP. I DON'T SEEM TO BE THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS TYPE OF CAR/ENGINE THAT HAS A CRACK IN THE…
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