2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 8% of the 51 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The right, rear tail lights work off and on. Have checked the fuses, bulbs and wiring. Cannot pass safety due to this problem although the brake light and turn signal work fine. Did not notice this until a few weeks ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10885147, filed 2016-07“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received notifications for NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 12e012000 (exterior lighting) however, the parts for the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact did not experience a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10659971, filed 2014-11“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and 12e012000 (exterior lighting). The contact stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle under the recall remedy. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10663624, filed 2014-12Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170760Dec 18, 2012This TSB clarifies the stop light switch installation and adjustment procedure in the affected service manuals.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 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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