2010 Mitsubishi Lancer engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car started flashing a warning sign and loosing power. When trying to accelerate it stops. Eventually it puts the car into a limp mode and will stall altogether. This happens any long distance trip. My car year and model is not the only Lancer being effected by this computer glitch. It’s very…”
filed Sep 20, 2022
“Warning message "too hot slow down" appears when inclining uphill in above 70 degrees (f) at 45mph or more. Transmission begins to lose power, deceleration occurs, temperature gauge reads normal on dashboard menu, vehicle transmission runs on high rpm above 3000, transmission sounds are louder than…”
filed Jun 25, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to…Campaign 18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018
- Affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt…Campaign 14V562000 · Sep 12, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
TSB-11-66-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2023This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)
TSB-23-11-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2023
Engine problems in other Lancer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lancer | 3 | 10% |
| 2015 Lancer | 4 | 17% |
| 2012 Lancer | 5 | 26% |
| 2011 Lancer | 8 | 24% |
| 2009 Lancer | 22 | 22% |
| 2008 Lancer | 13 | 14% |
| 2005 Lancer | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Lancer | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Lancer | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 Lancer | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.