Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution problems and complaints, 2010 to 2011

Which Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution years should you avoid?

We cover 2 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 39 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

• Other systems19 (49%)
• Engine & powertrain13 (33%)
• Brakes3 (8%)
• Electrical & infotainment2 (5%)
• Steering, suspension & tires1 (3%)

Recalls (5)

• Body & glass · 18V071000 · Jan 2018 · model year 2010

  If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Electrical system · 15V232000 · Apr 2015 · model year 2010

  Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

• Body & glass · 15V233000 · Apr 2015 · model years 2010, 2011

  Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

• Engine · 14V562000 · Sep 2014 · model years 2010, 2011

  If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

• Transmission · 13V446000 · Sep 2013 · model years 2010, 2011

  Failure of the clutch master cylinder reduces the ability to shift the vehicle into or out of gear, increasing the risk of a crash.