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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls7
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 18, 202020V279000 | Structure: frame and membersA detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V279000
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| Jan 26, 201818V069000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V069000
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| Jan 26, 201818V071000 | Visibility: sun/moon roof assemblyIf the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V071000
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| Apr 20, 201515V233000 | Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system fan/motorFailure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V233000
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| Apr 20, 201515V232000 | Electrical systemUnstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V232000
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| Sep 12, 201414V562000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineIf the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V562000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Lancer, Lancer Sportback, Lancer Evolution, > Lancer Sportback Rallia, Lancer Raliart, Lancer Ralliart. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component88
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 30 | 34 |
| Engine | 14 | 16 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 11 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 8 |
| Steering | 6 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 6 |
| Visibility | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names > Lancer Sportback Rallia, Lancer, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback Hatchback.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Steering
“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…”
Other Mitsubishi Lancer model years
- 20142 recalls23 complaints
- 20131 recall12 complaints
- 20122 recalls27 complaints
- 20114 recalls49 complaints
- 20107 recalls88 complaints
- 200910 recalls123 complaints
- 20087 recalls150 complaints
- 20064 recalls71 complaints
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The most recent, 20V279000 (reported May 18, 2020), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer recalls for?
The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: visibility (2), structure (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 88 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.