2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components involved in safety and engine operation. These concerns emerge from multiple recalls addressing electrical, engine, structural, and visibility systems.
There are 9 recalls affecting various systems in the vehicle. The recalls involve electrical control units, engine belts and pulleys, vehicle frame corrosion, suspension components, sunroof assemblies, and blower motor function.
Recalls- Electrical system ECU. Recall 15V232000 affects 53,396 vehicles with an unstable voltage issue in the electronic control unit that operates headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. This can cause intermittent failure, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. The ECU will be replaced free of charge.
- Engine belt and pulley wear. Recall 14V562000 covers 165,923 vehicles where engine pulleys may wear abnormally, allowing drive belt detachment. Belt loss can cause battery discharge and engine stall, posing a crash hazard. The drive belt and worn pulleys will be replaced for free.
- Front cross member corrosion. Recalls 20V279000 impact 141,200 vehicles in certain states where salt exposure causes front lower control arms to detach due to corrosion. Loss of control risk results from detachment. Dealers will inspect and apply anti-corrosion treatment or replace parts as needed without charge.
- Drive belt tensioner flange crack. Recall 18V069000 affects 141,053 vehicles with a potential crack in the belt tensioner flange allowing belt detachment, leading to engine stall and battery discharge. The belt tensioner will be replaced with an improved design at no cost.
- Sunroof glass detachment. Recall 18V071000 covers 56,641 vehicles equipped with sunroofs where glass may detach during driving, creating a road hazard. The sunroof glass assembly will be replaced free of charge.
- Blower motor failure. Recall 15V233000 involves 76,958 vehicles where the blower motor can fail, reducing defroster performance and visibility. Dealers will replace faulty blower motors at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have protections under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney about such rights is advisable if defects persist despite recall repairs.
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
635171
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
141200 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
56641 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
141053 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
76958 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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.
Risk: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
53396 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Risk: Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER
165923 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.