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2010 Honda Accord vs 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Honda Accord2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
NHTSA complaints57951
Recall campaigns126
Service bulletins (TSBs)111110
Investigations10
Crash reports375
Fire reports61
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2520–26
Median reported mileage44,848 mi70,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda AccordMitsubishi Lancer
Air Bags1342
Engine11613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic633
Service Brakes594
Power Train444
Seats410
Electrical System345
Structure241

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption440
Stalling340
Check engine light290
Vibration / shaking190
Clunking / rattling160
Misfire / rough idle140
Rust / corrosion80
Brake problems70

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.