2010 Mitsubishi Lancer - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

117 problems have been reported for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The following chart shows the 17 most common problems for 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 27 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (23 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train	27
Engine And Engine Cooling	23
Electronic Stability Control	11
Service Brakes	9
Equipment	8
Electrical System	7
Visibility	6
Steering	6
Exterior Lighting	4
Other Fuel System	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Gasoline Fuel System	3
Structure	2
Air Bag	2
Tire	1
Seat Belt	1
Suspension	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer in the United States are 22,856 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mitsubishi Lancer owners in the last 13 years is 117, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 117 / 22,856 / 13 * 1000 = 0.39.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mitsubishi Lancer model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer in 2010.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2023	1
2022	0
2021	3
2020	2
2019	5
2018	11
2017	7
2016	10
2015	4
2014	34
2013	19
2012	12
2011	6
2010	1

📊 Compare the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mitsubishi Lancer, the following table can be used to compare the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer with the Mitsubishi Lancer from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2010 Lancer is 117 while the average number of problems reported for the 18 model years of the Mitsubishi Lancer is 84.

Table 3. Compare the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2017 Lancer	5
2016 Lancer	31
2015 Lancer	39
2014 Lancer	35
2013 Lancer	16
2012 Lancer	32
2011 Lancer	73
2010 Lancer	117
2009 Lancer	170
2008 Lancer	206
2007 Lancer	3
2006 Lancer	89
2005 Lancer	51
2004 Lancer	112
2003 Lancer	352
2002 Lancer	190
2000 Lancer	1
1996 Lancer	1

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