AI Damage2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
My vehicle has 68000 miles on it. The ayc pump has failed. This is a $2200 part plus labor. The twin clutch sst transmission has failed. This is a $13,000 transmission plus labor. This is ridiculous that these two highly expensive parts have failed so early in this vehicles life.
Made it 1/4mile from my house.it was 6am ,running 35 to 40mph ,headlights and taillights went out .dash started saying the hood was open and the tranny needed serviced and had to drive it back home in the dark.following behind my honda van .the brake lights still worked..
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).
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Mitsubishi > Lancer Sportback Rallia?
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 Sportback Rallia 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.