P0310 Misfire in cylinder 10

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0310 means: Misfire in cylinder 10. Fuel isn't burning properly in a cylinder. Don't drive until the car has been checked. The engine could be damaged. The repair usually costs about €40–600 in Estonia. The most common cause: worn spark plugs. Other possible causes: faulty ignition coil, clogged or leaking injector.

What it means

Fuel isn't burning properly in a cylinder. The engine runs unevenly and unburnt fuel can damage the catalytic converter. A number at the end shows the cylinder.

What you may notice

• The engine jerks and shakes
• Engine light flashing or on
• Less power
• Higher fuel consumption

What could be wrong

1. 1Worn spark plugs
2. 2Faulty ignition coil
3. 3Clogged or leaking injector
4. 4Air leak
5. 5Low cylinder compression

Repair difficulty: Moderate

What you can check yourself

If the engine light is flashing, drive gently to the nearest safe stop. Swap the coils between cylinders and see whether the fault moves. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

1. We check spark plugs and coils
2. We check injectors and air leaks
3. If needed we test compression
4. We replace the plugs, coil or injector

Standard SAE description: Cylinder 10 Misfire Detected