2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 2% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,500 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.
“While driving home in 100 degree weather with a 3/4 full gas tank there was suddenly a strong fuel smell coming from the front air conditioning vents. The A/C system was in recirculate mode. The smell was so strong that I started to get dizzy. I opened all the windows and pulled over at my first chance to look for a leak. I did not find any leaks in the engine bay or underneath the car. I was almost home so I started the car to proceeded home. While driving I smelled the gas fumes again, this time I turn the A/C system to fresh air and the smell went away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466886, filed 2012-07, 25,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170107Oct 11, 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.
- 10170097Jan 15, 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.
- 10033325Oct 1, 2009Mitsubishi: fuel return pipe removal/installation-service manual revision. The vehicles have a redesigned fuel return pipe which has two additional brackets. This bulletin…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 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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