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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
28
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–26
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

    NHTSA 18V071000 Reported 56,641 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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…

  2. Electrical system

    NHTSA 15V232000 Reported 53,396 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  3. Fan/motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 15V233000 Reported 76,958 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  4. Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 14V562000 Reported 165,923 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  5. Manual transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 13V446000 Reported 10,474 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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…

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,646 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 an”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2019 · Service brakes

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2019 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–26 mpg
City / Highway16–23 / 22–31
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engine4 cyl, 2/2.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6); Automatic (AV-S6); Manual 5-spd

Compare Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution298
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution10
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution214
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution224
2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution10
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution436
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution52
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution528
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution311
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution13
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution14
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution26
2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution23

Checking a specific 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

How do I know if my 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V446000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mitsubishi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.