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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: Quick Overview
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2010 |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer Sportback |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Category | Small Station Wagon |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Japan |
| Manufacturing City | MIZUSHIMA |
Dimensions
| Doors | 5-Door |
| Curb Weight | 1435.17 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1900.55 kg |
| Overall Height | 151.64 cm |
| Overall Length | 458.22 cm |
| Overall Width | 176.28 cm |
| Wheelbase Length | 263.4 cm |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2.4L I4 |
| Engine Size | 2.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $19,190 USD |
| Invoice Price | $18,282 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $720 USD |
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What Problems Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Have?
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Prices and Market Value
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
58.67 liters
City Mileage
8.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.48 km/l
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Recalls & Defects
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and Associated Pulleys
Recall date
2014-09-12
Recall no.
14v562000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport Vehicles. THE Affected Vehicles, Manufactured With 4B1 Engines, Have AN Engine Pulley and Belt Arrangement FOR Turning THE Alternator, THE Cooling FAN and THE Power Steering Pump (IF Equipped). These Pulleys MAY Experience Unusual Wear and Allow FOR Belt Detachment.
Consequence
IF THE Drive Belt Detaches, THE Battery MAY Discharge, Resulting IN AN Engine Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Drive Belt With A Rubber Belt. Drive Pulleys That ARE Excessively Worn Will BE Replaced. These Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 15, 2014. Owners MAY Contact Mitsubishi Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-14-009.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/motor
Recall date
2015-04-20
Recall no.
15v233000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2011 Lancer Vehicles Manufactured March 16, 2009, TO March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback Vehicles Manufactured June 17, 2009, TO December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution Vehicles Manufactured July 14, 2009, TO January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander Vehicles Manufactured February 10, 2009, TO June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport Vehicles Manufactured August 26, 2010, TO November 19, 2010. IN THE Affected Vehicles, THE Blower Motor MAY Fail.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Mitsubishi Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace A Suspect Blower Motor, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 15, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Mitsubishi Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-15-003.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System
Recall date
2015-04-20
Recall no.
15v232000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Vehicles Manufactured January 12, 2009, TO July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander Vehicles Manufactured January 12, 2009, TO August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback Vehicles Manufactured June 17, 2009, TO June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution Vehicles Manufactured July 14, 2009, TO August 4, 2010. THE Affected Vehicles Have AN Electronic Control Unit (Ecu) That Controls THE Head Lights, Tail Lights, and Windshield Wipers. DUE TO A Manufacturing Error, THE Voltage Inside This ECU MAY BE Unstable.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Mitsubishi Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Affected Ecu, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON June 15 ,2015. Owners MAY Contact Mitsubishi Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-15-002.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and Associated Pulleys
Recall date
2018-01-26
Recall no.
18v069000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport Vehicles Equipped With Either A 4b11 or 4b12 Engine. THE Drive Belt Automatic Tensioner Flange MAY Crack, Allowing THE Accessory Drive Belt TO Detach.
Consequence
IF THE Drive Belt Detaches, THE Battery Will Discharge and THE Engine Will Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Belt Tensioner With ONE That HAS AN Improved Shape, Free OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin March 27, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-18-001.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Recall date
2018-01-26
Recall no.
18v071000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback Vehicles Equipped With Sunroofs. THE Sunroof Glass MAY Detach From THE Sunroof Assembly, Becoming A Road Hazard TO Other Vehicles.
Consequence
IF THE Sunroof Glass Detaches From THE Assembly While Driving, IT CAN Become A Road Hazard, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Sunroof Glass Assembly, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON February 27, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-18-003.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Structure:frame and Members
Recall date
2020-05-18
Recall no.
20v279000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles Originally Sold IN, or Ever Registered IN, Connecticut, Delaware, THE District OF Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. THE Front Lower Control Arms MAY Detach DUE TO THE Front Cross Member Corroding From Salt Water Exposure Such AS From Road Salt Use.
Consequence
A Detached Front Control ARM CAN Result IN A Loss OF Vehicle Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Front Cross Members. Depending ON THE Level OF Existing Corrosion, Either A Sealing/Anti-Corrosion Agent Will BE Applied or THE Front Cross Member Will BE Replaced With A NEW One. These Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 7, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-20-003.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Recall date
2020-05-18
Recall no.
20v279000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles Originally Sold IN, or Ever Registered IN, Connecticut, Delaware, THE District OF Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. THE Front Lower Control Arms MAY Detach DUE TO THE Front Cross Member Corroding From Salt Water Exposure Such AS From Road Salt Use.
Consequence
A Detached Front Control ARM CAN Result IN A Loss OF Vehicle Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Front Cross Members. Depending ON THE Level OF Existing Corrosion, Either A Sealing/Anti-Corrosion Agent Will BE Applied or THE Front Cross Member Will BE Replaced With A NEW One. These Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 7, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-20-003.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
120 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
84 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Insurance
Insurance for a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Hatchback with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
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Final Verdict: Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback a Good Hatchback?
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