MYRModel Year Report

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:59.377Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2003: 98 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 14 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 36 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2010: 28 complaints 2010 2011: 11 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 4 complaints 2013 2014: 6 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2015
2010: 28 complaints
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YearComplaints
200398
20040
200514
200624
20070
200836
20092
201028
201111
20123
20134
20146
20153

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

20 of 28 total reports mention: power train.

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ON-DASH WARNING LIGHT OF "4WD SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180301

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

BAD INJECTOR CAUSED CYLINDER FAILURE OR VALVR CONSTANT VALVE TICK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120323

Also filed under FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

8 of 28 total reports mention: electronic stability control (esc).

STEERING

3 of 28 total reports mention: steering.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 28 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION GSR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, AN EXTREMELY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110726

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing emission control.

FIRE
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MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE LAST NIGHT AND BURNED UP WHILE TURNED OFF, PARKED AND UNATTENDED. ANOTHER SIMILIAR SITUATION OCCURRED: BOISE --- A VEHICLE RECALL YOU MAY NOT HAVE HEARD ABOUT THAT COULD PUT YOU IN DANGER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111027

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131112 — power train

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Campaign 13V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141015 — engine and engine cooling

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014.

Campaign 14V562000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150615 — visibility

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

Campaign 15V233000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150615 — electrical system

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.

Campaign 15V232000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180227 — visibility

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.

Campaign 18V071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V446000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V562000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V233000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V232000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V071000 (visibility) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.