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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (15%)
Chart based on 47 repairs.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mitsubishi Lancer in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017C $50 | Air intake valve on one of the tires had corroded and needed to be replaced | ||
| Sep 201788660 mi | Two air intake valves corroded and were replaced with non-OEM parts. Air pressure warning system is no longer active | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201341000 miUS $160 | Loud whirring/humming noise at high speed, with vague steering. Wheel bearing was replaced under original warranty. Wheel balance, tire rotation and alignment were performed because of uneven tire wear. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Aug 20116900 mi | Had oil and filter changed at dealer and a month later noticed oil leak from drain pan bolt. Took back to a another dealer and they replaced washer and did another oil change under warranty. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Florida, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201698100 miUS $400 | Wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced after ASC light came on dash | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 2014112500 miUS $250 | Wiggle in tie-rods. Parts replaced. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Ohio, United States Nov 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Mar 201345000 miUS $350 | Left rear brake caliper seized and caused constant braking and rotor / pad wear. After pads replaced they completely shattered after 8 miles. They said this was a once in a lifetime experience. | ||
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Illinois, United States May 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jul 201453000 mi | Oil control valves clogged and timing chain was off. Both were replaced. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Mar 201213020 mi | The dashboard is creating a lot of ticking noise when driving on a bit of bumpy road. | ||
| Apr 201214020 mi | Not sure what is causing the problem. When it is humid , and the car came from a 8 hour rest, it would create a creaking sound when driving at low speed. The sound seem to emanate from the front wheels. | ||
| May 201214820 mi | Dashboard was creating a lot of ticking noise when driving on slightly bumpy roads. | ||
| Jul 201219220 mi | 2 Seat belts at rear would not retract. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jul 201114240 miC $40 | one tire repair | ||
| Jun 201228520 mi | signal light switch (was sticking) | ||
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan
152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201227280 mi | Rear defroster wasn't working. Dealer diagnosed as a bad fuse and replaced without charge while I was in for regular maintenance. | ||
| Nov 201337820 mi | Rear defroster stopped working (again). Dealership replaced fuse - no charge. | ||
| Jan 201511160 mi | Driver side door creaking on opening. Hinges were quite loose and required tightening. | ||
| Apr 201558160 miC $300 | Developed a major tire leak that required me to reinflate the tire every 10 km. Caused by a heavily corroded tire pressure sensor and valve. Tire was also damaged beyond repair as a result. | ||
| Jun 201560760 miC $150 | Tire pressure valve disintegrated in my hand while checking tire pressure. Was due to heavy corrosion of valve and tire pressure sensor. Note this is a separate incident from that reported for April. | ||
| Jun 201886180 mi | A piece of the exhaust heat shield was rattling and eventually fell off. Mechanics advised likely not worth replacing so no work completed. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Quebec, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201791760 miC $76 | Hood latch rusted out to a point the plastic hood handle was really hard to pull on. Also, the latch need to be put back at it place with a flat head screw driver after the hood was open otherwise, the hood wont be fully secure at its place. Replace the hood latch in 5 minutes with new one. | ||
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 237hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 20105000 mi | The seal between the transmission filter housing and transmission was leaking. A new housing and seal were ordered and installed. The driver side sun visor was replaced because when it was flipped forward to block the sun it would slowly fall down. The seal between the transmission filter housing and transmission was leaking. A new housing and seal were ordered and installed. | ||
| Nov 201343000 miUS $45 | The engine randomly would not start on a few occasions. Sometimes took 5 mins or more to get engine started. Found TSB online referring to a similar issue with 3 relays that could be updated to a newer version(Green color to Blue color). | ||
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202281000 miUS $137 | A/C not blowing cold. Recharge A/C system. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201477500 miC $450 | Windsheld fluid pump replaced | ||
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Hatch
168-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mitsubishi Lancer in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201885000 miUS $500 | Replaced brake pads, brake fluid, and resurfaced all four rotors. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201231900 mi | repair shop reported a noisy strut bearing. | ||
| May 201234100 mi | regular maintenance: oil change. reported continued noisy strut bearing. | ||
| Oct 201244800 miC $77 | oil and filter change. replaced oil drain plug gasket. had to re-tap drain plug in oil pan. | ||
| Mar 201358280 miC $30 | strut bearing was noisy and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201361380 miC $470 | during 96,000KM scheduled service i noticed rust on all 4 control arms and front and rear subframe. waiting for Mitsubishi to address and resolve | ||
| Jun 201365100 miC $1000 | replaced struts (one leaking a bit, all a little tired) and springs with high performance coilover system | ||
| Jul 201368200 mi | intermittent problem with CD player. 1st reported it within 50,000Km. CD player left channel cuts out randomly when going over bumps. Dealer troubleshoot and confirmed problem, will replace under warranty. new CD unit on order. | ||
| Aug 201370000 mi | check engine light is on CD player left channel failing intermittently. it was replace under extended warranty. Check engine light showed a oil return sensor code. sensor was replaced but check engine light returned. it was determined that the timing chain had stretched and needed replacing. | ||
| Nov 201375620 mi | TSB regarding the clock spring in the steering wheel. audio controls would not work correctly. new steering clock spring was ordered and installed under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201489280 mi | loose rear bumper cover | ||
| Oct 201492480 mi | TSB: serpentine belt and pulleys replaced | ||
| Dec 2015111600 miC $40 | roof rack trim bracket was missing, and was replaced. | ||
| Oct 2016120900 miC $50 | push pins for front fan shroud garnish piece timing chain area sweating - confirmed oil from pan leaking, fixed under extended warranty | ||
| Apr 2017125674 miC $400 | replaced worn out tie-rod ends, 1st time since new. performed 4-wheel alignment. | ||
| Mitsubishi Lancer in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Sep 201238000 mi | Squeaky clutch pedal, had to spray some lithium grease in there, seems to have fixed it | ||
| Sep 201352000 mi | Faulty blower motor and fuse - dealership replaced within 4 hours | ||
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