AI Damage2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electronic stability control. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 100% of all complaints
- 2 Electronic stability control 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The tc-sst in the ralliart showed signs of slippage and missing gears. At one point during operation the transmission has gears completely missing leading to road safety issues. Mitsubishi motors said there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and they would not touch the transmission.
"all wheel drive system service required" message cam on. I took the vehicle to cortese mitsubishi in rochester ny where I was told that a software update was needed which was not covered under warrant.
Had an awd service warning light come on in the car while driving home from work in traffic. The car coded a c161e code for active center differential. It seems to come on when it is warm out above 60 degrees.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Lancer Ralliart has 7 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electronic stability control. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2010 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.