2010 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER has 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.2x the segment average of 62. The most common issue is engine problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: 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. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. . There are 10 recalls issued for this model year.
76
Total Complaints
10
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ENGINE
19 complaints- • 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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT.
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V562000 (ENGINE) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2014. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MA
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V562000 (ENGINE). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT
“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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2010 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
Based on 46 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 72K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (10)
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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2010 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Mitsubishi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
10 year powertrain not transferable
These are the terms for a new Mitsubishi. If you're buying a used 2010 OUTLANDER, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Mitsubishi dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 76 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: 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. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: CROSS MEMBER RECALL. I WENT TO DO THE CROSS MEMBER REPLACEMENT AT CORNERSTONE MITSUBISHI IN WILMINGTON, MA 01887 ON 4/8/17. IN ADDITION TO REPLACING THE CROSS MEMBER, THEY ALSO REPLACED MY BRAKES. TOTALLY THEY CHARGED ME $700. THE WHOLE SERVICE TOOK LESS THAN 3 HOURS (12:05-3:00 PM). BASED ON MITS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: FAULTY BRAKES AND AIR BAGS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: FIRST, ONLY A FEW WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW, THE FUSE BLEW ON THE AUX / CIG LIGHTER. APPROX. ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, I HAD TO TAKE IT IN, BECAUSE ALL THE LIGHTS AND GAUGES WOULD START FLASHING AND THE RADIO WOULD GO OFF. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED RUNNING, BUT IT WAS SCARY. ADDITIONALL
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 10 recalls have been completed — free at any Mitsubishi dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Mitsubishi OUTLANDER — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 76
- Recalls
- 10
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 62
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