2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: 5 recalls, 28 owner complaints and up to 19 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #13V446000 · 2013 · 10,474 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #14V562000 · 2014 · 165,923 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the drive belt detaches, the battery May discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #15V232000 · 2015 · 53,396 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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 fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #15V233000 · 2015 · 76,958 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #18V071000 · 2018 · 56,641 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mmna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (20): the most common themes are warning light on (3), noise or vibration (2).
- Stability control (8): the most common themes are warning light on (5), rust / corrosion (4).
- Fuel system (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 28 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 13 Lancer Evolution model years for complaints (1.6× the average Lancer Evolution year). Complaints peaked in 2014 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 39,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2009 (2 complaints, 5 recalls), 2011 (11 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM6) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Premium |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (20), stability control (8), fuel system (3).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?
EPA ratings run up to 19 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution repair manual?
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