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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.
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (71%)

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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 2017

C $50
Air intake valve on one of the tires had corroded and needed to be replaced 
Sep 2017

88660 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 Air pressure warning system is no longer active 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 2013

41000 mi

US $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 2011

6900 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 2016

98100 mi

US $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 2014

112500 mi

US $250
Wiggle in tie-rods. Parts replaced. 
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ohio, United States
Nov 2011 - May 2013
Mar 2013

45000 mi

US $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. 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

Mitsubishi Lancer in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014

53000 mi
Oil control valves clogged and timing chain was off. Both were replaced. 
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Mar 2012

13020 mi
The dashboard is creating a lot of ticking noise when driving on a bit of bumpy road. 
Apr 2012

14020 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 2012

14820 mi
Dashboard was creating a lot of ticking noise when driving on slightly bumpy roads. 
Jul 2012

19220 mi
2 Seat belts at rear would not retract. 
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
Jul 2011

14240 mi

C $40
one tire repair 
Jun 2012

28520 mi
signal light switch (was sticking) 

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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 4dr Sedan

152-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

27280 mi
Rear defroster wasn't working. Dealer diagnosed as a bad fuse and replaced without charge while I was in for regular maintenance. 
Nov 2013

37820 mi
Rear defroster stopped working (again). Dealership replaced fuse - no charge. 
Jan 2015

11160 mi
Driver side door creaking on opening. Hinges were quite loose and required tightening. 
Apr 2015

58160 mi

C $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 2015

60760 mi

C $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 2018

86180 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 2017

91760 mi

C $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. 

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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 2010

5000 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 2013

43000 mi

US $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). 

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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 2022

81000 mi

US $137
A/C not blowing cold. Recharge A/C system. 
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

77500 mi

C $450
Windsheld fluid pump replaced 

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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 2018

85000 mi

US $500
Replaced brake pads, brake fluid, and resurfaced all four rotors. 
Mitsubishi Lancer in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2017
Apr 2012

31900 mi
repair shop reported a noisy strut bearing. 
May 2012

34100 mi
regular maintenance: oil change. reported continued noisy strut bearing. 
Oct 2012

44800 mi

C $77
oil and filter change. replaced oil drain plug gasket. had to re-tap drain plug in oil pan. 
Mar 2013

58280 mi

C $30
strut bearing was noisy and was replaced under warranty. 
May 2013

61380 mi

C $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 2013

65100 mi

C $1000
replaced struts (one leaking a bit, all a little tired) and springs with high performance coilover system 
Jul 2013

68200 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 2013

70000 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 2013

75620 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 2014

89280 mi
loose rear bumper cover 
Oct 2014

92480 mi
TSB: serpentine belt and pulleys replaced 
Dec 2015

111600 mi

C $40
roof rack trim bracket was missing, and was replaced. 
Oct 2016

120900 mi

C $50
push pins for front fan shroud garnish piece timing chain area sweating - confirmed oil from pan leaking, fixed under extended warranty 
Apr 2017

125674 mi

C $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 2012

38000 mi
Squeaky clutch pedal, had to spray some lithium grease in there, seems to have fixed it 
Sep 2013

52000 mi
Faulty blower motor and fuse - dealership replaced within 4 hours 

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