2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train; the 2009 and 2011 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution. While driving highway speeds above 40 mph, the vehicle became very unstable and 'four wheel drive disabled' displayed. The vehicle was taken to nimay mitsubishi (1011 kennedy ave, kilometer 2.5, 787-622-0200) where it was diagnosed that the all wheel control hydraulic unit failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 41,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2019
“I had some warning lights come on for the asc and ABS systems being disabled. I took it to the dealer and they said the ABS pump was faulty and needed to be replaced for over $3000. I looked online and found several other people with the same issue of the brushes in the ABS pump sticking. That same ABS pump is used in some bmw and jeep models with numerous people reporting the same issue. The asc and ABS systems seem like critical safety systems that should be covered for repairs due to the failure of a defective component. I would appreciate someone looking into this obvious safety issue. Thank you.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Sep 2018
“Bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. Blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown causing for the pistong rod to shoot throught the block cause a fire to the engine.. Luckly I stop the fire took it to a delaership to verify the cause of the damage but the technicinas told me that theres nothing they could do because the battery die there for it reset the computer module erasing all the data with the probable cause and nothing was done after that.. Bought a new engine and now after 20,000 miles I get the same issue but mitsubishi dose not wanna be resposible for a replace engine to which they replace.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jul 2017
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“Transfer case in this car omits a loud whining noise when driving forward. Noise increases in volume the faster the car is going. This whine is due to the wearing of the gears because of a faulty design. When the transfer case whine happens, it has a high probability of locking up which will cause all wheels to stop spinning potentially causing a serious accident and possibly death. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2016
“While driving normally the message "4wd system require service" came up. I bought the car used 40k miles and now it only has 43k miles. I have driven mildly since I bought it and have never abused the car. I heard it's caused by ayc acd pump failure, acd c161e. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2015
“Acd c161e was read in the ecu. It's ayc acd pump failure. I didn't drive hard. I drove normally which I usually do. And 4wd service required comes on. I searched a lot about the issue. Mitsubishi should have a recall about this its a common problem for evo I read. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2014
“Active yaw control pump that is part of the car's all wheel control system is failing. Pump is not covered by manufacturer power train warranty even though it's part of the power train. Due to location of the pump, it gets sprayed with water on the road. This caused the pump to fail prematurely due to corrosion. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2014
“Started up one day and went to drive it and the all wheel drive pump had failed, caused a significant change in the handling of the vehicle. *tr”Owner report · Steering · May 2014
“While driving the vehicle in warmer weather, a warning (4wd system service required) is displayed on the dash and the s-awc awd system is disabled. The active center differential and torque biasing rear differential are disabled, which greatly reduces handling and causes the vehicle to react differently than normal in emergency situations. This is the result of a failing acd/ayc hydraulic pump. Mitsubishi will not cover these pumps under the power train warranty, even though it is a very common problem. The pumps corrode internally and are unable to build and maintain pressure. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · May 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v446000 (power train) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted for repair but had not repaired the vehicle in a timely matter. The contact stated that the dealer was unwilling to give a specific time frame when the repair would have been completed. The manufacture was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2013
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
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. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
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. Mitsubishi's campaign number for this recall is SR-13-009.
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. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
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.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
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.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
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.
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Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.