Model year guide

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints79
Combined18–19 mpg
Typical price$21,906

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution recalls 5

Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly NHTSA Campaign #18V071000 · 26/01/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys NHTSA Campaign #14V562000 · 12/09/2014

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 …

Fix: 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-…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #15V232000 · 20/04/2015

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…

Fix: 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.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor NHTSA Campaign #15V233000 · 20/04/2015

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 Outla…

Fix: 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.

Power Train:manual Transmission NHTSA Campaign #13V446000 · 19/09/2013

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution common problems

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MPG & running costs

Combined18–19 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Low
$17,900
Typical price
$21,906
High
$27,750

From 9 comparable 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,050
Total$31,300
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,906) with the same model 4 model-years older ($14,683), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution trims & engines on record

Trims
MR Touring · MR · SE
Engines
2.0L

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vehicles on record

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Other Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution model years

2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2008 2006 2005 2003

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution get?

The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution worth?

Comparable 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution listings run roughly $17,900–$27,750, typically around $21,906 (from 9 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.