2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. Blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown or changing of spark plugs every 20k miles transmission is notty will not go into gear sometimes, diff pins in transmission just come out and the car will not go into any gear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452739, filed 2012-03“The smell of gas fumes while driving coming from a 2010 Mitsubishi evolution touring. This happens either with the AC on or off, while standing in traffic or doing the speed limit or driving on the highway. The smells cause is not determined by any non-Mitsubishi mechanic nor a Mitsubishi mechanic. Getting dizzy because of the gas fumes coming from the car is a danger to the drivers, his or her company in the car and any person on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10416790, filed 2011-08Related recalls
- 14V562000Sep 12, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer…Covers: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2008–2011, Lancer 2008–2011, Outlander 2008–2011 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10159667Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10152874Dec 20, 2018This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque for the…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10173900Dec 19, 2013In cold weather, false MIL illumination may occur on some affected vehicles during turbocharger operation below 3,000 rpm engine speed, due to improper intake air volume…
- 10054713Dec 1, 2013Mitsubishi: due to improper intake air volume judgement parameter, in some vehicles, a false malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may occur, in cold weather, during turbocharger…
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170103Jul 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170101Apr 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology