2010 Mitsubishi Outlander: raw data

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vehicle2010 / mitsubishi / outlander
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-09)
complaints60 on file (2010-12-24 → 2024-06-13)
recalls10
investigations0
fars7 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

ABS pump failure triggering warning lightsELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2016-07 → 2021-03outlander-2010-abs-pump-failure
  • 11267188 THERE IS SOME PROBLEM WITH BRAKE. THE ABS AND ASR LIGHTS ARE ON. SO I DECIDED TO GO TO THE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE CAR AND HE TOLD ME ABS PUMP IS BROKEN. STARTED WHEN I WAS DRIVING
  • 11400174 ABS PUMP MOTOR ECU INTERNAL FAILURE -LOSES BATTERY VOLTAGE SIGNAL INTERNALLY
Sunroof and moonroof glass failureUNKNOWN OR OTHER4 complaints2017-04 → 2024-06outlander-2010-sunroof-shattering
  • 11594088 Moon roof detached while driving on the highway
  • 11428086 The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, he heard a cracking sound coming from the sunroof. When the contact exposed the glass portion of the sunroof, the sunroof shattered
Suspension crossmember and control arm corrosionSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE4 complaints2019-09 → 2023-08outlander-2010-crossmember-corrosion
  • 11431274 The cross member is rusted through with holes in it. Dangerous to drive
  • 11252868 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT SCHAUMBURG MITSUBISHI (660 EAST GULF RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL) UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND CROSS MEMBERS SUSTAINED SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION
Windshield wiper recall parts unavailableVISIBILITY/WIPER4 complaints2017-02 → 2022-04outlander-2010-wiper-recall-parts
  • 10957466 I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP ON MANY OCCASSIONS AND HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY TOLD THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. IF YOU SENT ME THE RECALL NOTICE HOW COME THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE? YOU NEED TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION
  • 10971111 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V791000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE
Drive belt recall parts unavailableENGINE11 complaints2014-11 → 2014-12outlander-2010-drive-belt-recall-parts
  • 10652427 VEHICLE HAS RECALL FOR BELT AND PULLEYS WHICH MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE STALLING AND LOSS OF CONTROL. CONTACTED DEALERS 3 TIMES AND MITSUBISHI ONCE. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS. NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THE PARTS
  • 10659224 RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL IN EARLY OCTOBER 2014 REGARDING A DRIVE BELT RECALL FOR 2010 OUTLANDER. HAVE MADE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT ONLY TO BE TOLD THE REQUIRED PARTS ON ARE NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND TO CALL BACK EVERY 2 WEEKS
Air bags failed to deploy in crashAIR BAGS5 complaints2010-12 → 2017-08outlander-2010-airbag-non-deployment
  • 11013335 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE BEING OPERATED OVER 60 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED
  • 10422812 FAULTY BRAKES AND AIR BAGS. *TR
Engine stalling and no-startENGINE4 complaints2014-06 → 2019-04outlander-2010-engine-stalling
  • 10946946 ISSUES WITH THE IDLE CONTROL SYSTEM. CAR WILL CUT OFF AFTER ERRATIC IDLING WHILE STOPPED AT STOP LIGHTS. IDLING WILL REGULATE IF CAR IS PLACE IN PARK BUT WILL START AGAIN WHEN PUT IN DRIVE
  • 10597412 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC TIMING AND CONTROL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
602010-12-242024-06-1340ENGINE:12; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:7; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:7; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:6; POWER TRAIN:6

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
20V27900018/05/2020STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSMitsubishi 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.A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
17V46100020/07/2017VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTORMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
18V06900026/01/2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSMitsubishi 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.If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
16V79100031/10/2016VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
16V45800023/06/2016SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
18V07100026/01/2018VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYMitsubishi 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.If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
14V56200012/09/2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSMitsubishi 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.If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
14V36600025/06/2014STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
15V23200020/04/2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMitsubishi 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.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.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.
15V23300020/04/2015VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTORMitsubishi 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20247legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mitsubishi/outlander
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2010/mitsubishi/outlander}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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