2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution problems
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, popularly referred to as the 'Evo', is a sports sedan and rally car based on the Lancer that was manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1992 until 2016. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a Roman numeral. All generations use two-litre intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive systems.
The Lancer was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import" market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market the previous year with the Subaru Impreza WRX.
All domestic-market versions, until the release of the Evolution IX in 2005, were limited by a gentlemen's agreement between Japanese car manufacturers to advertise no more than 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp). However, sources say Mitsubishi had already been producing cars with more power but had been underrating the official power outputs in order to comply with the agreement. Therefore, each subsequent version has unofficially evolved above the advertised power figures, with the Japanese-market Evolution IX reaching an alleged output of around 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp). Various special versions available in other markets, particularly the UK, have official power outputs up to 446 PS (328 kW; 440 hp).
The tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution, the Evolution X, was launched in Japan in 2007, and overseas markets in 2008. The Evolution X was produced for almost 10 years until Mitsubishi retired the Lancer Evolution in April 2016.
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Common 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution problems
Based on the information provided in the search results, here is a list of common problems with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2010 based on complaints from owners:
- Active Center Differential Pump (ACD/AYC Pump):
- The ACD/AYC pump in 2008 to 2014 models is prone to corrosion due to its mounting location, leading to handling issues when it fails. Relocating the pump inside the trunk is recommended to prevent this.
- Symptoms: Handling differences, warning message "Four-wheel drive system service required."
- Blower Motor Resistor:
- Failure of the blower motor resistor causes the heater blower motor to work at only one speed.
- Solution: Cleaning or replacement of the blower motor resistor.
- Upper Timing Chain Stretch:
- Continuous driving at high RPMs can cause the upper timing chain to stretch, leading to off valve timing and triggering the check engine light.
- Risk: Chain jumping teeth on the camshaft sprocket, resulting in engine compression loss.
- Exterior Paint Chipping:
- The exterior paint of these vehicles tends to chip easily.
- Exhaust Manifold Cracks:
- The exhaust manifold is prone to developing cracks, causing exhaust leaks.
- Solution: Replacement with high-quality aftermarket stainless steel headers.
- Clutch Wear and Premature Failure:
- The OEM clutch is prone to abnormal wear and premature failure, especially with hard driving or engine modifications.
- Recommendation: Replacement with a high-performance clutch kit.
- Random Stalling:
- Some vehicles may stall randomly while driving, often due to a defective crankshaft position sensor.
- Clutch Master Cylinder Issues:
- The OEM clutch master cylinder is prone to failure, suggesting replacement with a high-quality aftermarket unit.
- Fast Wearing Struts:
- OEM struts tend to wear out quickly, leading to poor handling and clunking sounds on uneven roads.
- Solution: Replacement with better quality struts like Bilstein for improved handling.
- Wheel Alignment Problems:
- Suspension and steering components wear out, causing wheel alignment issues like the vehicle pulling to one side on straight roads.
These common problems highlight various issues that Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2010 owners may encounter, ranging from mechanical components to handling and maintenance concerns.
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How reliable are Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions?
Despite what you may have heard, the Evo X has a stellar reputation for reliability. The stock aluminum 4B11T engine can easily handle 400-plus horsepower with a larger-than-stock turbo and decent tune. Non-modified cars will soldier on well past 100,000 miles with only minimal maintenance–and lots of new tires.
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Lancer evolution problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution
The NHTSA has received 79 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution vehicles.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-02
- VIN: JA32U2FU3AU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: JA32U2FU2AU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 dangerous due to the fact that the cars loosing power while you’re driving. It doesn’t matter if you’re 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 who’s model is a 2012 and has the exact same issue. I don’t know why this hasn’t been addressed yet when it’s affecting more than just one Lancer here or there. Bad for the engine bad for the transmission bad for my travel. And the worst part is that any mechanic is unable to detect the issue unless the car is actively coding. I’ve had this car for 3 years now and I feel it’s a big safety concern and needs to looked into. First occurrence was on a trip down to a local lake car stalled on the side of a highway this was in 2018. Now any trip further than over 30 miles or more the car will throw this code it looks like a gear and it has a exclamation point in the middle. It’s progressively getting worse and effecting the over all performance more each time I wish to travel. Please find out why this issue is occurring in multiple years of the same model of car because it inconvenient and dangerous. I would hate for myself and my kids to get killed in an accident due to not being able to get out of the way of a bigger vehicle or a truck.
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-22
- VIN: JA32W8FV0AU
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-11
- VIN: JA32U2FU4AU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 DISCOVERED WHEN PULLING CODES WHEN ISSUE OCCURS. EMISSIONS IS OKAY AND VEHICLE IS REGULARLY MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO VEHICLE'S SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PLANS. ISSUE HAS BEEN A RECURRING ISSUE FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS AND THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH A SUGGESTED RESOLUTION OR ADVISEMENT ON THE ISSUE. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-08
- VIN: JA32X8HWXAU
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: THE MITSUBISHI DEALER TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIX ONE OF THE RECALLS BECAUSE IT WAS AN "AFTER MARKET PART". *TR
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-07
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JA32U2FU7AU
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-07
- VIN: JA32W5FV8AU
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I HAD SOME WARNING LIGHTS COME ON FOR THE ASC AND ABS SYSTEMS BEING DISABLED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE ABS PUMP WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR OVER $3000. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE OF THE BRUSHES IN THE ABS PUMP STICKING. THAT SAME ABS PUMP IS USED IN SOME BMW AND JEEP MODELS WITH NUMEROUS PEOPLE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE. THE ASC AND ABS SYSTEMS SEEM LIKE CRITICAL SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED FOR REPAIRS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOMEONE LOOKING INTO THIS OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THANK YOU.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-01
- VIN: JA32W8FV2AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY UNSTABLE AND 'FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DISABLED' DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NIMAY MITSUBISHI (1011 KENNEDY AVE, KILOMETER 2.5, 787-622-0200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALL WHEEL CONTROL HYDRAULIC UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-23
- VIN: JA32Y6HV9BU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MY CAR IS NOT MODIFIED IN ANY WAY THAT EFFECTS THE PERFORMANCE THAT COULD CAUSE SUCH A CRACK TO HAPPEN. THIS ALSO APPEARS TO BE THE CASE FOR SEVERAL THOUSAND OTHERS. I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO MITSUBISHI WHO HAS CONFIRMED THE CRACK AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHY OR HOW THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD FROM MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND THE NEXT CLOSEST ONE THAT THEY CAN REPLACE THE MANIFOLD FOR $2K. I HAVE CONTACTED MITSUBISHI USA WHO HAS TOLD ME THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHOULDN'T CRACK AND HAS GOTTEN NO OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE ISSUE. THERE ARE SEVERAL THOUSAND POSTS WITH PHOTO PROOF THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS ISSUE. MITSUBISHI HAS HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THEIR ALL WHEEL DRIVE PUMP WHERE THERE WAS A DEFECT OF SOME SORT AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 100,000K. I HAVE ALREADY HAD MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE PUMP FAIL AND REPLACED UNDER THAT WARRANTY. WHEN I SPOKE WITH MITSUBISHI USA A SUPERVISOR NAMED JENNIFER INFORMED ME TO PUT IN A COMPLAINT HERE. SINCE MITSUBISHI HAS NOT HAD ANY INTERNAL TESTING ON THE MANIFOLD GOING THIS ROUTE MAY SPEED THE PROCESS UP. THIS ISSUE IS QUITE SERIOUS SINCE WITH THE CRACK - PHOTO ATTACHED: IT CAUSES CARBON MONOXIDE TO ENTER THE CABIN IF THE WINDOWS ARE UP OR IF THE AC IS ON AND THE CAR IS AT A STAND STILL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-15
- VIN: JA32U1FU4AU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY COMPLAINT IS ON THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMP/MOTOR ON 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCERS. IV READ ALOT AND TALKED TO ALOT OF PEOPLE ABOUT THIS ISSUE WHERE AT ANYTIME THE CAR ENDS UP HAVING A LOW OR BAD BATTERY, AND OR ANY OTHER ISSUES CAUSING LOWER THEN NORMAL VOLTAGE. IT SENDS A CODE TO THE ABS MODULE CAUSING IT TO FAIL. MAKING YOUR ABS AND ENGINE LIGHT COME ON THE DASH. WITH THAT FAILURE IT STORES THE CODE AND EVEN AFTER THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE FIX YOU STILL CAN NOT CLEAR THE ABS/BRAKE CODE. THE ONLY FIX TO GET RIDE OF THE LIGHTS AND TO GET YOUR ABS PUMP/MOTOR WORKING AGAIN IS TO REPLACE IT WITH A BRAND NEW UNIT COSTING ALMOST $3,000 DOLLARS TO MITSUBISHI. HEARING FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE, IT IS A DEFECT FROM MITSUBISHI. THIS PROBLEM OCCURED TO ME WHEN MY CAR WAS IS PARK RUNNING, BUT HAVE SEEN IT HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY ( IN MOTION & STATIONARY ) ALSO WITH OUT THIS FIX YOU CANT NOT GET YOUR VEHICAL PASSED IN A STATE INSPECTION
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-12
- VIN: JA32U2FU3AU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-01
- VIN: JA32U8FW4AU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS TO THE I-BEAM CONNECTING ROD BECAME LOOSE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (KELLY MITSUBISHI, 536 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-25
- VIN: JA32U1FU1AU
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ABS AND ACS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY AND CALLED WANTAGH MITSUBISHI AT (516) 785-4300 (LOCATED AT 3460 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793) AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,409. *TT
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-15
- VIN: JA32W8FV3AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: ON-DASH WARNING LIGHT OF "4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON. THIS WARNING IS INDICATIVE OF A ACTIVE CENTER DIFFERENTIAL (ACD) PUMP FAILURE, GENERALLY DUE TO CORROSION FROM TREATED WINTER ROAD SURFACES AND/OR THE INABILITY TO HANDLE COLD-WEATHER CLIMATES. CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) TO DELAY ACTIVATION OF THE ACD PUMP FOR THIS EXACT REASON 2 YEARS PRIOR TO FAILURE. MITSUBISHI HAS YET TO CORRECT THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND IS CURRENTLY REFUSING TO HONOR WARRANTY SERVICE OF FAILED PUMPS UNDER THEIR 5-YEAR / 36,000-MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, STATING THAT THE PUMP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE SAFELY AND PROPERLY. IN CONTRAST, A WORKING ACD PUMP DIRECTLY EFFECTS THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING, TRACTION & STEERING - AND ALL 3 DRIVING PARAMETERS IMMEDIATELY BEHAVE DIFFERENTLY WHEN THE PUMP SHUTS DOWN IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE OR HAS FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS VEHICLE HAS A DRIVER-SELECTED SETTING FOR TARMAC (PAVEMENT), GRAVEL/RAIN & SNOW CONDITIONS - THESE SETTINGS ARE COMPLETELY DISABLED WHEN THE ACD PUMP HAS FAILED, OR IS FAILING (ON-DASH WARNING WITH PUMP IN SELF-PROTECTION MODE). THIS ISSUE EFFECTS SEVERAL MODELS (LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, ETC.) FROM MODEL YEAR 2008 TO 2014, AND HUNDREDS OF INSTANCES OF THIS ISSUE HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED IN ONLINE FORUMS (AND PROBABLY SEVERAL-FOLD THAT AMOUNT THAT HAVEN'T BEEN DISCUSSED ONLINE). PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE IMMEDIATELY, THANK YOU.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-20
- VIN: JA32W8FV3AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: BAD INJECTOR CAUSED CYLINDER FAILURE OR VALVR CONSTANT VALVE TICK. BLOWN SPARK PLUGS CAUSED PISTON MELTDOWN CAUSING FOR THE PISTONG ROD TO SHOOT THROUGHT THE BLOCK CAUSE A FIRE TO THE ENGINE.. LUCKLY I STOP THE FIRE TOOK IT TO A DELAERSHIP TO VERIFY THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE BUT THE TECHNICINAS TOLD ME THAT THERES NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THE BATTERY DIE THERE FOR IT RESET THE COMPUTER MODULE ERASING ALL THE DATA WITH THE PROBABLE CAUSE AND NOTHING WAS DONE AFTER THAT.. BOUGHT A NEW ENGINE AND NOW AFTER 20,000 MILES I GET THE SAME ISSUE BUT MITSUBISHI DOSE NOT WANNA BE RESPOSIBLE FOR A REPLACE ENGINE TO WHICH THEY REPLACE.
AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- VIN: JA32U1FU3AU
- Components: AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: MY LANCER 2010 HAS ONLY 30,400 ORIGINAL MILES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT IS ON, STABILITY CONTROL DISABLED BY THE ANTI LOCK LIGHT ON, SOMETIMES THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND TURNS ON WHEN TURNING SHARP RIGHT, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHT COMES ON WITH THE VEHICLE NOT MOVING. TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALER, THEY SAID THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE PUMP IS DEFECTIVE AND SAID IT COSTS $1,800 TO REPLACE AND SAID THE AIR BAG PROBLEM IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY IN PUERTO RICO ALL LANCER OWNERS THAT I KNOW HAVE FRONT WHEEL SENSORS ISSUES ALSO. THE DEALER TOOK CARE OF 3 RECALLS, 1. ENG BELTS AND TENSIONER, 2. ETACS ECU, 3. INTERIOR BLOWER MOTOR AND I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL NOTICES. I HAVE READ A LOT ABOUT THESE DEFECTS AND MANY SAY THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG WILL TURN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON IF THERE IS A DEFECT PRESENT. AND MANY SAY THAT MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL THESE ISSUES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-06
- VIN: JA32U1FU6AU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE
- Summary: 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FAILS EMISSIONS DUE TO SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INDICATES CATALYTIC CONVERTER/SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE MALFUNCTION ALSO PASSENGER WINDOWS AND KEY FOB BATTERY PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE 02 SENSORS AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PASSENGER'S WINDOW WAS INOPERABLE. THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WAS SLOW TO OPEN. THE KEY FOB ALSO IS INOPERABLE. UPDATED 06/21/2017*JS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- VIN: JA32U2FU9AU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER (RED) CLEAR COAT PROTECTION OVER PAINT BEGAN PEELING 3 YEARS AGO. SINCE, THE CLEAR COAT PROTECTION HAS SPREAD FROM HOOD TO ROOFTOP, AND AROUND WINDSHIELD. MANY DISCUSSION THREADS HAVE ADDITIONAL OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-11
- VIN: JA32U2FU6AU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: SUNROOF EXPLODED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-10
- VIN: JA3AU26U19U
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-06
- VIN: JA32U2FUXAU
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ACTUATOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED AND THE MOTOR FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-01
- VIN: JA3AU16U39U
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY LANCER IS TOTAL WHITE AND THE PAINT IS COMING COMPLETELY OFF BY ITSELF WHERE YOU COULD SEE THE METAL, IT IS LIKE IF THE PAINT NEVER ADHERED TO THE METAL OF THE CAR. THIS IS HAPPENING IN FRONT AND BACK OF THE ROOF, WHERE THE ROOF MEETS THE BACK PANEL, AND ON THE LEDGE OF THE DOORS WHERE THE CRYSTAL GOES IN AND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FRONT HUT OF THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN A FEW CARS WITH THE SAME COLOR AND WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE SAME PLACES, AND THIS HAPPEN ONLY IN WHITE CARS.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-03
- VIN: JA32W8FVXAU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSFER CASE IN THIS CAR OMITS A LOUD WHINING NOISE WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. NOISE INCREASES IN VOLUME THE FASTER THE CAR IS GOING. THIS WHINE IS DUE TO THE WEARING OF THE GEARS BECAUSE OF A FAULTY DESIGN. WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE WHINE HAPPENS, IT HAS A HIGH PROBABILITY OF LOCKING UP WHICH WILL CAUSE ALL WHEELS TO STOP SPINNING POTENTIALLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY DEATH. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-01
- VIN: JA32U8FW8AU
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-01
- VIN: JA32U8FW8AU
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER REAR SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALLY UNLOCK THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
- Consequence: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
- Consequence: Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
- Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.
- Consequence: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
Negative 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution car reviews
Positive 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer evolution car reviews
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I traded in my 05 Tacoma for the Evo. My high school car was a 90 bhp Mustang, so maybe I'm going through a mid-20s crisis. The interior build quality isn't as good as the Toyota, and you'll be filling up the tank every 5 days. Also, cops will pay lots of attention to you. However, none of these small concerns matter. I'm now getting to work early just so I can drive on the road at 6:00 am without traffic.
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This Lancer is not your typical one. I've owned it for a year and haven't had any issues except for the clutch. Even though I don't drive hard or launch the car, I had to replace the clutch at around 12k. I ended up getting an aftermarket clutch and a new flywheel because of the warp. Other than that, I really enjoy the car and the fun that comes with it. I joined a local car club and ended up modifying the car a bit. The gas mileage isn't great, but with a 2.0 engine pushing out nearly 300hp on a 3k pound car, it's worth it. The interior is just okay if you have the base model, but an EVO is made for driving, not luxury.
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I'm so excited to share that my husband and I decided to switch from his Mustang Saleen to an import, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! The EVO handles like a dream and we were torn between the Subaru WRX STI and the Evo, but after test driving both, the Evo was the clear winner. While the Subaru felt a bit 'lost' with its six-speed, the Evo's performance was top-notch. We did notice that the car could benefit from a sixth gear, but overall we are extremely satisfied with our first Mitsubishi. We haven't had the chance to really push it yet, as it only has 200 miles, but we are already impressed with its performance. We definitely made the right choice!
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I was a bit worried about buyer's remorse before purchasing this car, but now that I have it, I'm glad I took the risk. Initially, I was planning to get a reasonable car, like an Acura or something, but I thought, you only live once, so I went for the Evo. Since driving it off the lot, I have a perma-smile on my face. Although there are a few things I don't like, such as the driver's seat not being very adjustable, the clunky shifts into 2nd and 3rd until the clutch warms up, the tiny trunk (not big enough for golf clubs w/ sub), and the loud road noise on rough surfaces. However, the good thing is that it's sharp when you want it to be and tame on your daily commute. All in all, it's not a bad daily driver, and it's fast.
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with the 08 GSR that I leased two weeks ago. I absolutely love driving this car! It's truly amazing. Although it could benefit from a 6th gear, the car just begs to be driven. As someone who is 6'2
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Dino Marvin 2024-10-15
I upgraded from a 2008 STi to the 2010 EVO X. Although the STi had a more pleasant interior, the seats in the X are amazing. I highly recommend the SSS package, as it is well worth it. However, the overall build quality of the X is not as good as the STi, and there is a lack of space. The buttons feel cheaper and the seating position is not great, despite the amazing seats. Both cars are great options, but if you want something similar to the X, you should consider buying a 2011 STi, as the 08-2010 models don't compare. The paint quality of the X seems to be better than the Subaru, and there is less turbo lag, even though the motor is 0.5L smaller. One of the biggest differences is fuel economy, as the 5-speed is too short and gets 8mpg less than the STi did.
William Robel 2024-08-29
Upon driving the car out of the dealer lot, I was blown away by the sheer power and torque of this beast. While the seats are supportive, adjusting them when reclining can be quite challenging. However, the transmission, while slightly notchy, is still superior to that of a Honda. Although the interior plastic parts are not up to par with my 06 Civic, this is a minor issue compared to the overall performance of the car. As someone who has previously owned a 2003 WRX, I can confidently say that the GSR's transmission is not a significant concern for me.
Juvenal Schneider 2024-07-26
These cars are good and fun to drive, with great handling, good power, and a top-notch AWD system. While the interior is just okay and the comfort is not great, it's important to remember that this car is not meant to be a cruiser. In my opinion, the premium over the GSR's is not worth it, but if you have the budget, it's definitely a great option. If you're willing to wait, you may be able to snag a better deal in the future. Overall, it's a great car for those who prioritize performance and excitement.
Osbaldo Dicki 2024-04-23
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my EVO over the past 6 months. While I've enjoyed driving it, there are a couple of things that have been bothering me. Firstly, the paint is quite thin and scratches easily. I've had to get it repaired a couple of times and ended up putting a clear bra on most of the car to prevent further damage. It was a bit pricey at around $1000, but definitely worth it in the long run. Secondly, the windshield is also quite thin, which I believe was done to save weight. Unfortunately, I got a minor chip in mine and when I tried to repair it, the windshield ended up splitting. I'm currently in the process of replacing it with a standard Lancer windshield, which is a bit thicker but also heavier. It's costing me around $350, but I think it'll be worth it. Just wanted to share my experience with you in case you're considering getting an EVO yourself. Let me know if you have any questions!
Macey Douglas 2024-01-13
We have owned our 2008 EVO for four months now and were initially very excited about our purchase. However, after waxing the vehicle for the fourth time 1 1/2 weeks ago, my husband noticed a massive amount of paint chips above the rear tires on both sides of the car and also on the hood. After researching online, we found that many other people have experienced the same issue, and unfortunately, Mitsubishi has not been very helpful in resolving the problem for most of them. If you are considering purchasing this vehicle, we would advise against it due to the paint chipping and windshield issues that seem to be common. We have had a disappointing experience with the quality of this car and regret our purchase.