2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, 8% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 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.
“4wd system service required went to the dealership to find that the acd pump have failed. Paid $3,000 because it's not a warranty part. Went online to find out that other customers have experienced the same problem going as far back as 2005. It was a design issue with the acd pump where the seal shrinks during winter allowing debris to enter the acd pump system. During the summer, the seal expand trapping the debris within causing regular failure of the pump every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512745, filed 2013-05, 32,234 miles“First incident occurred on 12/6/10 when the car had 11,000 miles on it. Sometimes when pressing the gas pedal, the engine revs up but the car doesn't move. This problem has happened about 25 times since I purchased the vehicle in november 2009. The vehicle issue has been reported to Mitsubishi corporate and the vehicle has been taken in to dealership service centers several times. The service centers admit to knowing what the problem is but won't fix it unless the car acts up when they test drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10490039, filed 2012-12, 33,000 miles“All Mitsubishi Lancer evolution x models are having problems with the ayc acd pumps, this affects the stability and the handling of the vehicle specially in bad weather conditions because the system doesn't work properly in case of a slippery or bad road. The problem with this pumps begin with it's location because it receives dirt,water, snow and other elements that harm the pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397295, filed 2021-02“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. While the vehicle was in park, the gear shifter failed to shift from the park position. In addition, the contact noticed fluid leaking from the clutch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clutch and the slave cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13v446000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 113,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10920538, filed 2016-11, 113,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240446Jul 21, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
- 10091780Jul 8, 2016This is a technical service bulletin, sent to dealers, to supercede tsb−14−22−002, issued july, 2014, to revise specific steps for selecting reprogramming data…
- 10098878Feb 12, 2016This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides instructions to remove the transmission and replace two primary pulley shaft bearings and one secondary pulley…
- 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.
- 10098881Feb 12, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
- 10098877Feb 3, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the…
- 10170106Sep 10, 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.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 33% |
| 2016 | 21 | 70% |
| 2015 | 5 | 22% |
| 2014 | 6 | 38% |
| 2013 | 2 | 40% |
| 2012 | 6 | 32% |
| 2011 | 6 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 8% |
| 2009 | 14 | 14% |
| 2008 | 11 | 12% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 7 | 9% |
| 2003 | 51 | 26% |
| 2002 | 22 | 15% |
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 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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