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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Problems

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,500miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl AWD · 17 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 20 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (8) and fuel system (4). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 79% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Every Mitsubishi lancer evo x keeps having the same problem with our acd/ayc pump failure that will cost me/owner a staggering 2000 to 3000 dollars to fix. This is clearly show how the part is really weak and should be under warranty to fix it. Please help us have the Mitsubishi pay for this crappy part included on an expensive car. Hope you here my voice.”

NHTSA complaint #10515037, filed 2013-06, 29,300 miles

Electronic stability control: “Drove out of my driveway and within 5 seconds ABS malfunction light came on as well as stability control. After further investigation I found that the drivers side rear ABS sensor was faulty due to the sensor not being sealed correctly by the manufacturer which LED to corrosion and the sensor failing. Mitsubishi would not warranty this item even though its known to be faulty, Mitsubishi even has a new part number for the sensor. This should obviously be a safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10480815, filed 2012-10, 38,000 miles

Fuel system: “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.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11075651, filed 2018-03, 46,000 miles

Engine cooling: “My car caught fire last night and burned up while turned off, parked and unattended. Another similiar situation occurred: boise --- a vehicle recall you may not have heard about that could put you in danger. Imagine your car is parked in your garage and a fire erupts under the hood of it -- spreading to your home. It's a national safety recall announced by Mitsubishi a few months ago that we found has affected many drivers since then and now possibly one local family. …”

NHTSA complaint #10433048, filed 2011-10

Mileage when problems were reported

79% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,700 and 47,500 miles.

8%0–1017%10–2554%25–5017%50–750%75–1004%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2010201120122013201472015201620182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Lancer Evolution AWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic172219$4,350
Lancer Evolution AWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual162218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014643,0002—19—Not enough data
20111135,7503—19—Not enough data
20102839,5005—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20083645,0004—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20062435,5002—19—Stable
20051465,0002—19—Not enough data
20039812,0982—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 20 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 8.

Has the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Lancer Evolution, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,500 miles and the middle half falls between 27,700 and 47,500 miles; 79% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.