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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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.

Metric2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
NHTSA complaints3628
Recall campaigns45
Service bulletins (TSBs)8287
Investigations00
Crash reports00
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–1918–19
Median reported incident mileage45,000 mi39,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentMitsubishi Lancer EvolutionMitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Power Train2620
Electronic Stability Control (esc)198
Fuel System, Gasoline33
Engine and Engine Cooling13
Steering03
Equipment Adaptive/mobility20
Vehicle Speed Control11
Service Brakes02

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion96
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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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.