2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution power train problems

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 71% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

71%

share of all complaints

43,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi lancer evolution. While driving highway speeds above 40 mph, the vehicle became very unstable and 'four wheel drive disabled' displayed. The vehicle was taken to nimay mitsubishi (1011 kennedy ave, kilometer 2.5, 787-622-0200) where it was diagnosed that the…”
filed Jun 28, 2019
“Bad injector caused cylinder failure or valvr constant valve tick. Blown spark plugs caused piston meltdown causing for the pistong rod to shoot throught the block cause a fire to the engine.. Luckly I stop the fire took it to a delaership to verify the cause of the damage but the technicinas told…”
filed Mar 1, 2018
“On-dash warning light of "4wd system service required" came on. This warning is indicative of a active center differential (acd) pump failure, generally due to corrosion from treated winter road surfaces and/or the inability to handle cold-weather climates. Car was previously serviced under a technical service…”
filed Mar 1, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement procedure for the Differential Mount Bracket Bush of the Rear Axle Differential Carrier Assembly in the applicable Service Manual…
TSB-24-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 19, 2024
This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional information for the transaxle assembly removal and installation of the roll stopper bracket.
TSB-23-22-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2023