2010 Mitsubishi Lancer problems
NHTSA has received 66 complaints about the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, and 32% of them involve engine. After that come brakes (11%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 32% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 27 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 70,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 7 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2010 ranks 6th most-complained-about out of 12 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer with enough data (37 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer. The contact was a passenger in the vehicle as the driver was traveling 35 MPH. The brakes were applied to attempt a turn but did not respond and the driver engaged the parking brake. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a guardrail on the side of the highway, damaging the front end of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm, right leg and forehead. The driver sustained injuries to the arms, legs and neck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that after another vehicle crashed into the rear, the contact's vehicle crashed into a pole and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and two people were injured. The injuries consisted of a head, neck, shoulder and knee damage to both persons. The vehicle was classified as destroyed by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 12/9/14 updated 6/1/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer. The contact stated that burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine). However, the parts needed were not available. The contact mentioned that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
My ABS and asc lights have been on for a while. Took it to a mechanic and was told it wasnt a problem, just a faulty electrical system. One day, I was coming off an exit ramp trying to brake so I could turn but my brakes wouldnt engage so I slam on my brake and they locked up and my car slid and crashed into a median. Tired to steer away but it wouldnt turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer. While the vehicle was in park, the gear shifter failed to shift from the park position. In addition, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the clutch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clutch and the slave cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13v446000 (power train), but the VIN was not included.