CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback recalls
Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust
Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member, the structural piece that holds the front lower control arms.
Belt Tensioner May Crack, Causing Engine Stall
The drive belt automatic tensioner flange on certain vehicles with a 4B11 or 4B12 engine may crack.
Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk
Certain Mitsubishi Outlander, Lancer, and Lancer Evolution vehicles from model years 2007 to 2010 are equipped with sunroofs whose glass may detach from the sunroof assembly while the vehicle is being driven.
Lights and wipers may fail intermittently, reducing visibility
An electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers may have unstable voltage because of a manufacturing error.
Blower Motor May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrosting
The blower motor in certain Mitsubishi vehicles may fail.
Most common 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
2010 LANCER RECALL NUMBER SR-18-003. WHILE DRIVING FROM TEXAS TO CALIFORNIA AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE SERVICE THE SUNROOF BLEW OUT AND RIPPED AWAY AT FROM THE CAR WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH AND IT WAS IN A CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION. CALLED MITSUBISHI AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT IS SAME MODEL AND YEAR AS THOSE AFFECTED AND HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THAT WAS STATED IN THE RECALL, DOWN TO THE INCREASED HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE BEING THE PROBABLE CULPRIT FOR THE FAILURE. HAD THAT SUNROOF HIT AND KILLED SOMEONE, THEY WOULD BE FOUND LIABLE I'M SURE AFTER THEY TRIED TO EXPLAIN THAT TO THE COURT THAT IT WAS NOT ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO COVER
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback questions
Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust; Belt Tensioner May Crack, Causing Engine Stall; Sunroof Glass Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk; Lights and wipers may fail intermittently, reducing visibility; Blower Motor May Fail, Reducing Windshield Defrosting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has been fixed?
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