05.09.2016

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 ( Mitsubishi lancer X) - the tenth generation of one of the most popular models produced by the Japanese company Mitsubishi Motors. Lancer belongs to those cars, without which it is already impossible to imagine the modern car industry. The previous generation of this car has become a real bestseller in the world market, and, by right, is considered one of the most unpretentious cars in its class. The hero of today's review is no less in demand than its predecessor, but if he has lost its former reliability in the race for modern trends, now we will try to find out.

A bit of history:

For the first time, a car named Lancer (A70) appeared on the market back in 1973. Initially, the novelty was conceived as a transitional model for filling the gap in lineup companies between compact hatchback Minica and the Galant sedan, and was based on the Mitsubishi Colt. The car was presented in three body types - sedan, coupe and station wagon. Distinctive feature This model from other representatives of the company was the presence of disc brakes on all wheels, the use of an injury-safe steering column and a 98-horsepower engine with two carburetors - Mitsubishi Lancer 1600 GSR. A rally version with a 165 hp engine was also released, which in 1973 took the first four places in the Australian rally, and a year later won the East African Safari Rally.

The debut of the serial version of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 took place in 2007 at the Detroit Auto Show. However, the appearance of the novelty and its appearance became known back in 2005, after the premiere of the Concept-cX (was shown at the Tokyo motor show) and the Concept-Sportback (debuted at the Frankfurt auto show). During the development of the novelty, the "Project Global" trolley was taken as a basis, which had previously been successfully tested on. This generation of the car was endowed with a unique and memorable appearance, making it one of the most successful in the history of the model. In addition to the original design, the Lancer 10 was endowed with a safe RISE body made using a unique technology (torsional rigidity increased by 56%, bending - 50%). However, there were also details on which the novelty was significantly inferior to the previous generation - sound insulation, interior trim and driving performance.

In 2010, the model underwent the first restyling, during which minor technical changes were carried out. A year later, the manufacturer made changes to the exterior of the car - new 10-spoke wheel disks, the architecture of the bumpers and the framing of the radiator grill have changed (chrome trim appeared), expanded the line of power units. The update in 2014 was aimed at eliminating some technical shortcomings - there were shock absorbers anthers, the ability to change the steering rods (earlier the part was assembled with a rack), the reliability of wheel bearings increased, etc. In 2018, it was announced that the production of this generation of the model was discontinued.

Problem places and disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with mileage

The paintwork of the body is soft and thin, which is why it painfully tolerates even a meeting with the branches of bushes (scratches). Due to the fact that the body quickly loses its presentable appearance, the owners often carry out cosmetic repairs, repainting problem parts, which makes it more difficult to identify a damaged car. When inspecting a car in which cosmetic repairs were carried out, check the gaps, openings, the integrity of the joint sealant and look for the presence of putty. The manufacturer also saved on external body panels - the thickness and strength of the steel leaves much to be desired. Body iron is not prone to corrosion, but this is more a merit of galvanized than the metal itself. Despite the good corrosion protection, leaving chips for a long time without attention is not worth it, since mushrooms can still appear in them. The fastest of all rust affects the sills, hood, edge of the roof and arches, trunk lid, door seams, joints between fenders and bumpers.

It will be useful to pay attention to the underside of the car. Rotten Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is still a rarity, but there may already be certain inclinations for this. In the absence of proper care and additional treatment with anticorrosive, over time, arches niches, spars, brackets, seams and a niche near fuel tank... IN engine compartment seams and glasses are cause for concern. Among other disadvantages, it is worth highlighting the softness of the protective plastic of the front optics, which, moreover, becomes cloudy over the years, which reduces the quality of the light beam. Polishing will help to restore the headlights to their former transparency, and to protect them from scratches, you will have to glue the film. It is also worth highlighting such troubles as leakage of fog lights, backlash in the door handles, unreliability of fastening mirror covers and front door seals.

Power units

In our market, Mitsubishi Lancer 10 meets gasoline engines 1.5 (4A91 109 hp), 1.6 (4A92 117 hp), 1.8 (4B10 143 hp), 2.0 (4B11 150 hp) and 2.4 (4B12). Rarely, but still, diesel versions 2.0 DI-D (136 hp) come across. Looking ahead, I will say that all the engines of this model are reliable and, with proper care, do not present significant surprises.

Gasoline

Gasoline engines have one common disease - the O-ring between the manifold and the catalyst quickly burns out, because of this, unpleasant sounds appear during acceleration. Ignition coils also do not differ in vitality (symptoms - the car does not start well). It is also worth noting the throttle sensitive to pollution - it is recommended to clean it every 30-40 thousand kilometers. For cars of the first years of production, the "Check" indicator may light up on the dashboard for no reason - it is treated by updating the firmware. Since these engines do not have hydraulic lifters, it is necessary to adjust the thermal valve clearances every 80-100 thousand km. For machines with HBO, this procedure should be carried out more often. If this is not done over time, the valves will begin to hang.

The most problematic in the line are the stock engines of the 4A9 series - 1.5 and 1.6 liters. The main disadvantage of these internal combustion engines is the tendency of the piston rings to coke - leading to an increase in oil consumption. If this nuisance is not followed in the future, the oil burner can negatively affect the resource of the connecting rod-piston group (the liners rotate, seizures appear). The timing chain also does not differ in reliability, which often needs to be replaced at a run of 100-150 thousand kilometers (stretched). The crankshaft oil seals and gaskets can withstand about the same. If tightened to repair leaks, leaking oil will kill the pulley. drive belts... On average, the resource of motors is 300,000 km, but with proper maintenance they can withstand up to 400,000 km.

Engines of the 4B1 series are also not without problems that cause a progressive oil burner, but here it appears after 200,000 km of run. Of the shortcomings of these internal combustion engines, the owners most often note increased operating noise and a tendency to vibrations. For cars with high mileage, the exhaust system (walls burn out) and the timing chain (stretches) can cause problems. On older Mitsubishi Lancer 10, you need to monitor the condition of the wiring and injector connectors (break). If you do not keep track of the catalyst and oil level, there is a high probability of scoring in the cylinders. In a 2.4 engine, the cause of scuffing is aggressive operation without preheating. A knock on a cold engine will signal a problem. These motors are not devoid of minor troubles, such as leaks of gaskets and oil seals, damaged pipes, etc. The resource is about 450,000 km.

Diesel

Diesel versions were equipped with an upgraded two-liter EA188 series engine, borrowed from the VAG concern. Of the main problems faced by the owners of diesel Mitsubishi Lancer 10, it is necessary to highlight rapid wear fuel equipment, the hexagon of the oil pump, the EGR valve and the particulate filter (soot is only available for the BSY motor). Also, there are frequent cases of loss of lubrication due to a burst oil supply pipe to the oil cooler and a turbocharger failure, but these ailments are usually found on high mileage. In addition, this diesel is famous for its good oil appetite, which can reach 1 liter per thousand mileage.

Transmission

For Mitsubishi Lancer 10, three types of gearboxes were available - mechanics, automatic transmission and variator. Strange as it may sound, but most of the problems are caused by a 5-speed manual transmission, which works in tandem with 1.5 and 1.6 engines. In this box, in addition to the unreliability of synchronizers, bearings, couplings and gears, a rather weak case. Before buying a car with such a box, be sure to listen to the box for any hum (it is advisable to check on a lift). It is also necessary to look at the oil, whether there are pieces of metal and gray turbidity in it. But the manual transmissions, which were combined with 1.8 and 2.0 engines, turned out to be more durable. Of the general problems of mechanics, one can single out weak drive oil seals (leak) and noise when shifting gears.

Among automatic boxes transmissions, the most widespread was the 4-speed automatic F4A51. This transmission is quite reliable and, with timely maintenance, does not particularly bother with breakdowns up to 300,000 km. Of the weak points of the automatic transmission, it is worth highlighting the pump, speed sensor and oil seals. At high mileage 200,000+, malfunctions of solenoids, valve body, planetary gears and brake bands are possible. It should be noted that this machine does not like dirty oil, overheating and abrupt starts. The JF613E six-step is very rare for our market, since it was installed only in diesel versions and with a gasoline engine 2.4. The main problem of this machine is the rapid wear of the clutches, the particles of which are carried along the gearbox, clogging the oil channels, solenoids and valve body. Despite this, for owners who change oil every 30-40 thousand km, the box takes care of about 200,000 km without significant repairs.

But the reliability of the Jatco JF011E variator largely depends on the quality of service (it is recommended to change the lubricant every 40-60 thousand km) and operating conditions. With proper care and correct operation the variator will last about 250,000 kilometers. This transmission painfully endures work in traffic jams and over long distances - it overheats (after overheating, it is recommended to replace it with oil in the transmission as soon as possible). Solenoids, shaft bearings, a step motor, splined joints of the planetary gear and its clutches are the first in this unit. With an aggressive driving style, the belt quickly stretches and the cones are damaged (seizures appear), after which it will be cheaper to change the box for a used one than to repair it. Extraneous sounds, jerking and freezing will serve as signals about a malfunction of the unit. Also, sure signs of an imminent death are the presence of small metal particles on the tip of the dipstick and the smell of burning.

Resource of suspension, steering and brakes Mitsubishi Lancer 10

This model is equipped with independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and multi-link design in the back. Chassis Mitsubishi Lancer 10 has a good resource and is well adapted to domestic operating conditions. Of the weak points, it is worth highlighting rear springs, which sag after 120-150 thousand km. The rest of the suspension life is above average. The stabilizer struts travel about 30-50 thousand km, bushings up to 60,000 km. Front shock absorbers and thrust bearings are enough for 80-100 thousand km. Silent blocks of levers, wheel bearings and ball joints withstand a little more - 100-120 thousand km. Silent blocks of the subframe need replacing after 150,000 km. The rubber bands of the multi-link under moderate loads hold 100-120 thousand km. But the rear shock absorbers and hub bearings (change assembled with the hub) can last up to 150 thousand km. The trailing arms need to be replaced every 150-200 thousand km. It should be noted that camber and toe adjustment bolts tend to sour.

The weak point in the steering is the rack, which often makes itself felt by the appearance of knocks on the first hundred thousand kilometers. Closer to 150,000 km, the rail starts to flow. Buying an original part is a costly business - $ 600-700, fortunately, the rail is maintainable (repairs cost $ 150-250). Another disadvantage is the small resource of the steering tips. The electric power steering, which the versions with the 1.5 engine are equipped with, does not differ in exemplary reliability - it starts to fail closer to 150,000 km (the part cannot be repaired). The remaining versions are equipped with a classic power steering, which, with regular maintenance and the absence of line leaks, does not cause unnecessary problems.

The brakes of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 are reliable, but the owners of cars with top-end engines often criticize the lack of efficiency brake system and rapid wear of pads (30,000 km) and discs (50-70 thousand km). The calipers are very afraid of dirt, since the finger covers are rather weak here (they need to be changed every 4-5 years). In "older" specimens, wedging is possible rear brakes due to acidification of the brake pistons. Early enough attention is also required by the ABS unit (when driving through puddles) and sensors with wiring.

Salon

The materials for the interior trim of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 are quite budgetary, and the build quality leaves much to be desired - the seams of the front panel are poorly fitted, and there are backlashes in the attachment points! There are also complaints about the durability of some interior trim elements. For example, on the aluminum-look inserts, door handles, steering wheel cover and gearshift lever, signs of wear appear in the first 100,000 kilometers. The upholstery of the armrests and front seats withstands slightly longer. There are also complaints about acoustic comfort - the interior over time begins to rattle and creak. The situation is aggravated by the lack of normal sound insulation. Due to the bare metal under the carpet, feet freeze in severe frost. On older cars, the cables of the door locks and opening the trunk may require attention - they turn sour and begin to wedge.

The electrical system of the car as a whole is reliable and infrequent. After 5-7 years, the stove fan motor makes itself felt (begins to howl). About the same number of seat heating elements serve, rear window and folding door mirrors. For cars produced before 2009, the window regulator mechanism could be skewed along with the door frame (it tore off the fastening bolts). This ailment was eliminated under warranty, but there were also those who limited themselves to regularly tightening the bolts. Therefore, in the event of extraneous noise during the operation of the power window, check the condition of the fasteners. Mitsubishi Lancer has 10 air-conditioned headaches add system tubes - flow. The picture quality of the rear view camera has deteriorated over the years. The problem, as a rule, lies in the insufficient tightness of the part (the board is oxidized). The wiring is also not reliable. Most susceptible to damage are door wiring harnesses and engine compartment (insulation cracks, breaks, etc.). The connection connectors are also considered quite problematic (they burn out, oxidize, the latches break).

Outcome:

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 stylish and enough reliable car, the only thing that spoils the image of a quality japanese car, so it is the poor quality of wiring, trim and interior assembly. Another disadvantage of the car can be attributed high cost original spare parts.

Advantages:

• Bright, memorable sporty design
• Reliable suspension
• Automatic transmission
• Galvanized body

Disadvantages:

• Soft metal
• Weak noise reduction on cars before 2011
• Interior quality
• High fuel consumption on the version with the 2.0 engine, in the city 12 - 14 liters per hundred

If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weak sides auto. Perhaps your feedback will help others to choose the right one.

When choosing a car, I stopped at Lancer x and Corolla. I did not take Lancer because of the frankly poor sound insulation. The impression is that she is not there at all. I came to the test for 10 ke. Compared to her. In general, cars externally and internally class. I really liked the outside. The inside is better than the Corolla. I do not understand those who write about the bad plastic of the Mitsubishi.

Traveled a lot of salons looked at all classmates, by design they are not close. In addition to the Lancer, no one pleased either outside or inside (for example, the Lacetti inside has such a stench that you cannot describe it, (the "blue" Ford smells like a new VAZ car, I ask the manager - is silent), the Qashqai is more terrible than in the photo, with the Lancer on the contrary. -no problem. I'm behind the wheel. The grip is soft at the beginning. The engine pulls well, 4 people were in the cabin, the dynamics are decent. I drove it to bumps (the manager said that I usually don't go like that) the suspension worked clearly (the truth is they write a bit harsh for me The short-stroke transmission is very comfortable, the gears change easily.

Visibility is good front strut really wide. Nobody pays attention to the right front edge of the car, for example. Lancer has fewer problems with avoiding obstacles in this regard (usually they suggest installing the parking sensors, the panel is long sloping glass because of the hood you can't see shit). Sitting in the cabin is very comfortable and it is very wide, the other day my brother took a right-handed mark 2 (1999), I answer better in the Lancer, but during acceleration, a distinct hum is heard like u-u-u how the noise from the hub resonates is amplified by the body and into the ear. pebbles knocking figs take off accustomed but this is completely different.

The engine is really squeaky but oh well, not beha. according to the general subjective impression of 3 passengers (keep in mind that we from the design honestly beat ourselves on the thighs from puppy delight in the company. there a guy came up to the playground ("kind man") he had a 9 lancer (he drove to MOT) he hinted to us about the noise, well and our nagging began) (at a Lancer on a test drive with a run of 1900), the noise of the engine is higher than 10 times 2 times (speed up to 60 km / h). but what comes from under the wings. 3 times stronger than 10 (this is not a rubber compared to its ultra hype 500 winter (then it was compared to the Corolla there was generally silence, the Lancer disappeared). The manager quietly offered to put the fenders, but I think it's a mess.

In short, for 20,000 to glue everything, disassemble the entire interior, assemble it as usual crooked. Generally dissatisfied with the Japs, was going to take just such a car as much "sick" as I like it (swearing from the situation bezishodnost). Well, maybe someone from the official dealer in Japan will call their chief, let them glue it, add money to the price. The car is cool, it has a clearance of 165 mm.

Lancer 10 is a car that has a positive reputation among car owners. It is reliable, safe, economical, modern, but not without drawbacks.

Competitors are using this to create cars that can make the buyer refuse to choose Mitsubishi.

These cars also have design flaws that do not allow the Lancer X to be forced out of the market.

Lancer 10 or Mazda

It is rather difficult to choose a cocoa car between Mitsubishi and Mazda 3. The advantages that Mazda has are:

• high-quality sound insulation;
• interior plastic looks more expensive;
• lack of "crickets";
• headlight washer;
• daytime running lights do not require complex activation.

The disadvantages of the Mazda 3 against the background of the Lancer are:

• too soft material of buttons, so they remain scratched during operation;
• worst cornering control;
• paintwork more prone to damage.

If we compare with the Mazda 6, then the Lancer is clearly inferior in dynamics and handling. The disadvantage of the Mazda 6 is too low ground clearance. After installing the crankcase protection, problems with overcoming obstacles on the road are possible.

Lancer X vs Ford Focus comparison

If the car owner has a large appearance, then it is better to refuse to purchase a Ford Focus. The salon is too cramped for people whose height exceeds 180 cm. Also, the car has a number of minor technical flaws:

• wipers do not clean the windshield well;
• condensation forms in the headlights;
• the quality of the plastic in the pre-styling version is low, so for the absence of "crickets" the choice should be made towards Focus 2;
• poor visibility in the rear-view mirrors;
• chafing of the trunk lock electrical wiring.

The choice towards Ford Focus should be made if there is a desire to own a car with diesel engine... It is highly reliable. The rest of the engines have a smaller resource and are very whimsical, although they do not suffer from a masloger like a 1.5-liter engine from Mitsubishi. In general this car designed for measured, city driving.

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 vs Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze has mediocre dynamics, so if the car owner has a desire for sports driving, then the choice should be made towards Lancer 10 ralliart with power plants 2.0 or 2.4 liters.

Also, what you need to come to terms with chevrolet owners Cruze is a less practical cabin. The plastic looks cheaper than the Lancer X. The interior is made in light colors, which causes it to get dirty quickly. The steering wheel is made of imitation leather, which causes rapid wear of the coating. In general, with the same service life, the Lancer X interior looks more attractive.

The advantage of the Chevrolet Cruze lies in the reliability of the power plant. All children's problems of the motor have already been solved by the manufacturer, so the engine practically does not cause trouble for the car owner.

Lancer X or Honda Civic

Honda Civic is able to compete with Lancer 10. The car has good dynamic performance. Noise isolation is a level higher than that of Mitsubishi. The engine on the level of reliability corresponds to the 1.8 liter motor Lancer X, which is renowned for its great resource.

Civic 8 will help you not to get lost in the traffic. Its design is filled with futurism. Dynamic performance is not inferior to Lancer 10.

The power plant of the Civic 4d is quite reliable, but as on 1.5 liter Mitsubishi engines, coking occurs when reaching 100 thousand km. Structurally, the power unit is more perfect than the 1.5-liter Lancer 10 engine.

The disadvantage of the Civic is the suspension is too soft. In corners, rolls occur, and when driving through irregularities, shock absorbers often break through.

Mitsubishi Lancer X and Toyota Corolla

The advantages and disadvantages of Toyota Corolla originate from the manufacturer's innovation policy. Toyota Motor Corporation is constantly striving to make its vehicle as modern as possible. Therefore, design changes are constantly made during the production process. Among them there are both successful solutions and clearly unsuccessful ones. So, for example, Corolla 150 has a variant with robotic box broadcasts, which proved to be very problematic.

Choice Toyota Corolla in most cases it is justified, since the car has a number of advantages over the Lancer 10:

• more reliable electrical;
• clear work of the manual transmission;
• a long resource before the start of the masloger, which the 1.5 liter Lancer 10 engine cannot boast of.

Compare Lancer X and Kia Rio

The Kia Rio has a well-assembled interior and a spacious trunk. Noise isolation is performed worse than in Mitsubishi. Lots of uneven seams and uneven paintwork are also noticeable. The handling is worse than that of the Lancer 10. Reliability is also quite inferior to Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Lancer X vs. Hyundai Solaris

Solaris has a six-speed automatic transmission. This allows for virtually jolt-free overclocking. Despite the smaller engine displacement, which is 1.4 liters, the car proves itself gluttonous, especially in urban conditions, consuming up to 11-11.5 liters per 100 km.

Lancer 10 or Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octavia has a turbocharged version with engine displacement technology in its engine lineup. This allows, depending on the need, to obtain either high efficiency or excellent dynamic performance. For example, the Octavia can accelerate to 100 km / h in 8 seconds.

Inspection of Lancer 10 before purchase

What to look for when purchasing a Mitsubishi Lancer X is summarized in the table below.

We will tell you about the features of the latest Mitsubishi passenger car that Russians will remember, as well as the nuances of choosing such used cars, based on the experience of their owners.

However, the success of the Lancer X was short-lived. Due to the global financial crisis that came at the wrong time, and a number of objective shortcomings of the model, which did not meet the expectations of some buyers, the "Japanese" shone no longer than performers of one hit Tanita Tikaram and Lu Begi. But if the motives of "Twist in My Sobriety" and "Mamba # 5" are still heard from time to time from radio receivers, then the popularity of the more expensive than its predecessor, "Lancer" X has faded in a matter of years.

The Russian office of Mitsubishi even returned the former Lancer with the Classic subscript for a couple of years, so that, selling it in parallel with the new product, balance a high-spirited, noisy and hard car with a more calm, roomy, comfortable and reliable, and most importantly, a more affordable alternative car. Nevertheless, the “tenth” generation has its own connoisseurs and admirers. And the model, even several years after the forced departure from russian market, is still in some demand.

Eyes run

Now on secondary market in Russia you can find almost any Mitsubishi Lancer X: with all types of bodies, transmissions and power units. Up to cars with aspirated 2.4 ( 1.2% ). Most of the proposals for today for "Lancers" with a junior engine 1.5 ( 36,8% ). The second most common power unit 1.8 ( 25,3% ) with a return of 140 and 143 hp. They are followed by 2-liter 150-horsepower ( 19,3% ) and 1.6-liter ( 17,4% ) version. But top-end Ralliart cars with a 241-horsepower 2.0 are practically not found in the secondary market. Although about a hundred of these cars were sold officially.

Quite predictably, the most common in the secondary market are lancer sedans X ( 97% ), but you will have to look for hatchbacks ( 3% ). Almost all "tenth" Mitsubishi Lancer with mileage are front-wheel drive ( 98% ). Although machines with four-wheel drive also meet from time to time ( 2% ). Such a transmission, by the way, is only for 2-liter versions. Almost half of the used cars sold are equipped with a manual transmission ( 41,6% ). Used Lancers with submachine guns ( 29,3% ) and variators ( 29,1% ) in the market approximately equally.

Body

Contrary to popular belief about the galvanized body of the "tenth" Mitsubishi Lancer, the car does not have it. Under the paint - only a primer and corrosion-resistant steel. This, according to the Japanese, is sufficient to ensure that through corrosion for 12 years. At the same time, however, paintwork rather weakly resists damage. Scratched varnish in the grooves under the door handles is common. You will not surprise the owners of the Lancer X with the paint erased to the ground on the thresholds in the doorways. And also worn-out plastic of head optics worth from 7,700 rubles per headlamp.

Rust can develop over time at paint chips if not removed immediately. But the frankly rotten Lancer X you are unlikely to meet. Avoid wrecked cars, because among the owners of the model there were many young, hot and not always experienced drivers... In addition to the typical signs of such cars, such as different colors of body parts, uneven gaps between the panels, as well as the trunk floor without damage and folds, the owners of Lancers X have their own "secret" ways to identify a car that has been in an accident. For example, in sedans, the letter L in the name Lancer on the trunk lid was initially located strictly under the middle of the lock cylinder.

If on the inspected car the nameplate is shifted to the side, then the cover was repainted. And, perhaps, not only her. Also on head optics and taillights you can see the name of its manufacturer. From the factory, the cars were equipped with Stanley lighting equipment. Found another? Changed! Examine the glass markings. The front and rear were originally from AGS Automotive and always with the Mitsubishi logo. Also on both glasses under the letter there is a designation in the form of several dots, located in a special way. They should be the same front and back. It will not be superfluous, by the way, to assess the veracity of the odometer mileage on the worn pedals, steering wheel, seats and armrest of the driver's door.

Engines

All four engines, with which the usual Lancer X (Ralliart and Evolution do not count) was officially sold in Russia, are naturally aspirated gasoline "fours" with a reliable timing chain drive. These are motors of two families 4A (1.5 and 1.6) and 4B (1.8 and 2.0). They are very reliable, rather unpretentious and can last up to 250,000 km, or even up to 400,000 km. Everything, except for the youngest and most common in our country, a 1.5-liter (4A91) unit with an aluminum block, which Lancer inherited from the Colt subcompact. Due to the fact that it is frankly weak for a C-class car and therefore works in extreme modes, the resource of this engine is half as much. Such a motor on cars up to 2011, due to the occurrence of rings, often suffers from a "oil burner", which, if you do not monitor the oil level in a timely manner, can cause the death of the unit. On later copies, the problem was solved by improving the problematic design, and at the same time transferring the production of these motors from Germany to Japan.

No similar weakness was noticed behind other engines. When inspecting a "Lancer" with any motors, you need to make sure that there are no traces of leaking working fluids under the hood. In particular, the front crankshaft oil seal is dry at a cost of 300 rubles. It can start leaking oil after 100,000 km. It is also worth evaluating the wear of the drive belt of attachments from 1600 rubles and its rollers from 1000 rubles. An excessively loud release may be the result of the demise of a short-lived O-ring between the manifold and the exhaust system, which costs 1,000 rubles. On idling the engine must run smoothly and free from extraneous noise. By the way, do not be alarmed by the long burning check bulbs Engine. It goes out at Lancer only after the engine starts.

Checkpoint

The absolute leader in reliability and praise from the tenth generation Lancer owners is "mechanics". On cars with a lower engine 1.5, this is a slightly more capricious 5-speed Getrag F5M box, and on the rest - a less whimsical Japanese Aisin F5M with the same number of steps. The clutch runs on them for 100,000 - 150,000 km and costs 8,200 rubles in assembly. When inspecting a car with such a gearbox with the engine running, depress the clutch pedal and then release it. The release bearing for 1000 rubles and the bearing of the input shaft for 1200 rubles should be "silent" at the same time.

The good old Jatco F4A 4-band "automatic", available for the two lower Lancer engines, is unhurried and reliable. Provided that the oil is changed every 90,000 km and starts from a traffic light without a pedal to the floor, it can last at least 250,000 km. When driving a test drive, make sure that the box does not "kick", does not twitch, does not make unnecessary noise and is not too thoughtful when changing gears. But the choice of the variator must be approached with caution. The Lancer X was equipped with the same Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission as the Outlander and a whole range of models from Nissan, Renault, Suzuki and other famous brands.

Depending on the driving modes and the regular renewal of the oil in it, the continuously variable variator can travel from 150,000 to 250,000 km. During a test drive, check that in neutral and when Drive mode is on, the box does not emit extraneous sounds, did not twitch and "did not hang". And also be sure to inspect the tip of her oil dipstick for the absence of small metal particles in the oil, and most importantly - the smell of burning. If the latter is available, the variator may soon need to be repaired at a cost of 100,000 to 200,000 rubles. It is better not to take such a car, of course.

Rest

Outlander proven 4WD 4WD transmission with electronic control and the rear wheel clutch on 2-liter Lancers, judging by the reviews, is a problem-free thing and will not cause any trouble to the owner. Just in case, when inspecting, look under the car and make sure there are no drips under its elements. A crunch in the area of \u200b\u200bthe front struts when the car is rocking or when driving over bumps can mean the death of contaminated and worn out support bearings for 500 rubles.

The front struts of 5000 rubles each on early cars until 2011, sometimes took care of 20,000 km. And since 2014, anthers have appeared on the shock absorbers, which increased their service life. On cars up to 2008, rear wheel bearings for 8600 rubles, assembled with a hub, served 70,000 km each, and on later Lancers they run twice as much. The steering rods and rear bushings of the front levers on this model go a little more than 60,000 km, and the ball joint assemblies with the lever for 12,600 rubles may require replacement after 90,000 km.

During a test drive of the Lancer X with a 1.5 engine, make sure that the electric power steering built into the steering rack works smoothly and helps the driver when turning the steering wheel in both directions. On early copies of cars with this unit, there were problems that required replacing the rack for 109,400 rubles. Fortunately, she has non-original alternatives from 34,600 rubles. The other versions of the model have a conventional hydraulic booster. In it, you only need to change the fluid after 90,000 km and look so that the rubber tubes do not fray at the points of attachment to the steering gear.

How much?

Prices for the "tenth" Mitsubishi Lancer start at about 300,000 rubles for cars produced in 2008 with a 1.5 engine and mechanics or automatic. For the same money you can find a front-drive car with a 2-liter engine and CVT. Four-wheel drive "Lancers" are found on the secondary market for at least 360,000 - 380,000 rubles. For the freshest restyled sedans from the last batches of 2014 with a range of 22,000 km or more, their owners want to get more than 800,000 rubles. Hatchbacks can be found at prices ranging from 330,000 rubles for cars in 2008 to 450,000 rubles for five-doors produced in 2010.

Our choice

The "tenth" Lancer as a whole is a good option for a relatively inexpensive used golf class car. Despite its decent age, it still looks quite relevant even against the background of much more modern competitors. Yes, and hassle when choosing a car with a "live" power unit should not deliver. We at Am.ru believe that buying this model is good with any type of transmission and engine, except, perhaps, the very youngest 1.5. The most reliable: mechanics and automatic. The first is for younger and "hotter" drivers, and the second is for calm and unhurried drivers.

The most practical is a hatchback, in the increased opening of the trunk of which you can put bulky cargo. For the rest, a sedan will be enough, in which, if desired, it is also easy to take away the length, folding the back of the sofa in a ratio of 40:60. The best option is to buy a restyled car produced after 2011. Quite good 4-year-olds with one owner in the TCP and mileage from 80,000 km to 100,000 km are sold at a price of 420,000 rubles with mechanics and from about 500,000 rubles with an automatic or CVT.

The tenth generation Mitsubishi Lancer was first introduced in January 2007, and in the spring of the same year it began to be sold. Lancer, in one of the variants of translation from English, means - lancer. A strong spirit is emphasized by the car's exterior and reliability indicators.

Engines

Mitsubishi Lancer X was originally offered with three gasoline engines working volume of 1.5 liters (109 hp), 1.8 liters (143 hp) and 2.0 liters (150 hp). In 2011, an engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters (117 hp) appeared. And in 2012, after restyling, 1.5 liter and 2.0 liter engines were removed from the line.

All Lancer engines have a timing chain drive with a resource of more than 300 thousand km. Common problems include "sweating" front crankshaft oil seals with a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km. If you do not rush to replace it, the oil that gets on the damper pulley of the drive belts can damage it (soften the damper). Then, to 600-700 rubles for an oil seal and 300 rubles for work, you will have to add about 5 thousand more rubles for a new pulley.

With a mileage of more than 60-100 thousand km, the O-ring of the exhaust pipe often burns out, because of which the Lancer begins to "growl". A new ring from "officials" costs about 1-1.5 thousand rubles. In online stores of spare parts, the ring is cheaper - 400-600 rubles. For work on its replacement, you will have to pay about 1-1.5 thousand rubles. Oxygen sensors may require replacement after 100-150 thousand km.

The Lancer X engine with a working volume of 1.5 liters with a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km sometimes starts to eat up oil in the amount of 0.1-0.3 liters per 1 thousand km. The reason for the oil "gluttony" is the occurrence of the rings. Often, "Check" pops up on the on-board computer display - errors arise due to the peculiarities of the ECU operation algorithm. After updating the software with the latest version, unreasonable errors no longer appear.

Transmission

All motors came with a 5-speed mechanical box gear. Manual transmissions installed on the Mitsubishi Lancer with a 1.5 liter engine before 2008 had structural defects and did not differ in high reliability. Common malfunctions include current drive oil seals, extraneous noise, and failure of the first gear synchronizer. I had to face problems with runs of more than 40-70 thousand km. Many owners of Mitsubishi Lancer X with manual transmission complain about jolting when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear or "biting" the shift lever in the first gear position. There is no specific way to solve the "illness". Some were helped by replacing the clutch, others claim that everything went by itself.

"Automatic" was installed in tandem with engines of 1.5 and 1.6 liters, and "variator" with engines 1.8 and 2.0 liters. There are no big comments on both Mitsubishi Lancer automatic transmissions, the transmissions are quite reliable.

Chassis

In the Lancer suspension, the front shock absorbers are the first to give up - traces of leakage appear on the stock. The average rack resource is about 50-80 thousand km. For a new one, you will have to pay about 2-2.5 thousand rubles. Rear shock absorbers run longer - over 100-120 thousand km. In addition, over time, the anthers of the shock absorbers begin to "grunt". Following the front shock absorbers, the turn of the bushings and stabilizer struts comes lateral stability - about 60-80 thousand km. Support bearings front struts are nursed about 90-120 thousand km (600 rubles).

Lancer X front wheel bearings will last more than 80-120 thousand km, rear - more than 100-150 thousand km. The front bearings in the original cost about 3-3.5 thousand rubles, analogues - 1.5-2 thousand rubles. The rear bearings are changed only as an assembly with a hub. The original hub will cost 10 thousand rubles, the analogue - about 5 thousand rubles. The cost of replacing one bearing is estimated at about 800 rubles.

Lancer suspension arms travel more than 100-150 thousand km. The cost of one original lever is about 5-7 thousand rubles. By the same time, the ball "die". Repressing the ball will help to avoid costly replacement of the lever. The cost of the ball is about 900 rubles. Repeating this procedure on one lever twice is not worth it for safety reasons. With a mileage of more than 150-200 thousand km, many owners of the Mitsubishi Lancer X note the subsidence of the rear springs.

Tie rods and tips run more than 60-90 thousand km. The original tip will cost 1-1.5 thousand rubles, the thrust - 2-2.5 thousand rubles. After 80-120 thousand km, it can knock or leak steering rack... A new rail costs about 40-50 thousand rubles, a restored one - about 20-30 thousand rubles.

With a mileage of more than 30-50 thousand km, the calipers often begin to blur. To eliminate extraneous sounds, it is necessary to replace the lower caliper guides with the upper ones with a rubber seal. The parking brake pads can also blur at the back. After adjusting them, the knocks go away. Mitsubishi Lancer X produced in 2008-2009 with "automatic" and "variator" fell under a revocable campaign to replace the brake cylinder.

Other problems and malfunctions

The body iron of the Mitsubishi Lancer is resistant to the harmful effects of an aggressive environment and is not prone to corrosion. And the paintwork, traditionally for modern machines, soft and easy to scratch.

The Mitsubishi Lancer X interior begins to creak over time. The squeak of plastic can be accompanied by the rattling of the bonnet stop at the attachment point to the body. Aluminum inserts, leather steering wheel and gear lever are wiped off after 60-100 thousand km.

Electrics Mitsubishi Lancer no surprises. Cars produced in 2008-2009 fell under a revocable campaign due to wrong work frontal impact sensors. Sometimes the fuel gauge starts to "glitch".

Conclusion

In terms of reliability, Mitsubishi Lancer proved to be worthy. Only Mitsubishi Lancer with a 1.5 liter engine spoils the statistics a little.