CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (13 reports).
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 problems
Problem areas named in the 51 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
What owners report
While driving the car we began hearing a rattling noise. We took it to the dealer to get it checked. They informed us that the control member was beginning to rust out causing the control arms to become loose. This is the exact problem related to a recall in other states for this car.
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. Itâs very dangerous due to the fact that the cars loosing power while youâre driving. It doesnât matter if youâre in the middle of the highway it will just stop working. All research I have done points to an error within the computer that tells the car when to cool down the transmission. I have seen many blogs, forums and actually know another Lancer owner whoâs model is a 2012 and has the exact sam
ALL MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION X MODELS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AYC ACD PUMPS, THIS AFFECTS THE STABILITY AND THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE SPECIALLY IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS BECAUSE THE SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY IN CASE OF A SLIPPERY OR BAD ROAD. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS PUMPS BEGIN WITH IT'S LOCATION BECAUSE IT RECEIVES DIRT,WATER, SNOW AND OTHER ELEMENTS THAT HARM THE PUMP. THIS SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FROM MITSUBISHI BECAUSE IT FAILED DUE TO A BAD DESIGN AND LOCATION OF IT AND IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS FOR DRIVERS SPECIALLY IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS, I WILL LIKE THIS CONCERN COULD BE TAKEN IN CONSIDERATION FOR ALL OF US THAT ARE MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION OWNERS, THANKS
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 NORMAL, AND WHEN VEHICLE REACHES COMPLETE STOP, VEHICLE WARNING MESSAGE DOES NOT GO AWAY. WHEN VEHICLE IS MANUALLY SHUT OFF, MESSAGE WILL STILL APPEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON TO ELECTRICAL ONLY, MESSAGE WILL STILL APPEAR. AFTER 5 MINUTES OR MORE IN POWER OFF, VEHICLE WILL RESTART LIKE NORMAL, MESSAGE IS CLEARED, AND GAUGES FOR TEMPERATURE AND OIL PRESSURE IS NORMAL RANGE. NO ERROR CODES ARE
THE MITSUBISHI DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIX ONE OF THE RECALLS BECAUSE IT WAS AN "AFTER MARKET PART". *TR
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer questions
Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer: 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?
Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Electrical System (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.