2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 87 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 39,500 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Power Train | 20 | 111 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 122 |
| Engine | 1 | 117 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 43 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 215 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 76 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 76 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2010 Volkswagen Jetta
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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.