2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.
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.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536142, filed 2013-08, 28,100 miles“Bought my vehicle as a certified pre-owned vehicle with 37,213 miles on it. At 43,000 miles, vehicle began having malfunctions with the all wheel control system and electronic stability control hydraulic pump. This should be an item covered under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty, however, Mitsubishi states that it is not covered, even though it is part of the power-train, and required to work for vehicle stability and safety. Mitsubishi has continued to refuse to warranty the pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10509213, filed 2013-04, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10154701Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special…
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10046519Sep 1, 2012Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. New sensor not to be rotated before…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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