2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 14% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 ABS and asc lights have been on for a while. Took it to a mechanic and was told it wasnt a problem, just a faulty electrical system. One day, I was coming off an exit ramp trying to brake so I could turn but my brakes wouldnt engage so I slam on my brake and they locked up and my car slid and crashed into a median. Tired to steer away but it wouldnt turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11323112, filed 2020-05, 115,000 miles“My complaint is on the anti lock brake pump/motor on 2010 Mitsubishi lancers. Iv read alot and talked to alot of people about this issue where at anytime the car ends up having a low or bad battery, and or any other issues causing lower then normal voltage. It sends a code to the ABS module causing it to fail. Making your ABS and engine light come on the dash. With that failure it stores the code and even after the electrical problems are fix you still can not clear the ABS/brake code. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182884, filed 2019-02, 200,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control activated she depressed the brake pedal but the brakes would not respond. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a body repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10519669, filed 2013-06, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact was a passenger in the vehicle as the driver was traveling 35 MPH. The brakes were applied to attempt a turn but did not respond and the driver engaged the parking brake. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a guardrail on the side of the highway, damaging the front end of the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the left arm, right leg and forehead. The driver sustained injuries to the arms, legs and neck. Emergency medical personnel arrived to treat the injuries. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10392356, filed 2011-03, 18,000 miles“Above unit is having brake problems. This is a safety defect. Vehicle is not slowing down as quickly as it should be. A warning display appears in the dash indicating that service is required.this problem was detected by a local authorized dealer. I was told the repair part is under warranty; they placed an order and no action has been taker so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10456263, filed 2012-04Related service bulletins
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10053566Oct 1, 2013Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr…
- 10170101Apr 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10039589Jul 1, 2011Mitsubishi: corrected cvt hydraulic pressure tables for the owners manual.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 14% |
| 2009 | 16 | 16% |
| 2008 | 9 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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