2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems: 5 Known Issues
2010 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 documented known issues, with 5 rated critical. The most serious are Clicking, whining or humming from the CVT that rises with road speed — bulletin TSB-15-23-003, Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000), Front cross member can rust and let a lower control arm detach — recall 20V279, The 3.0L V6 uses a timing belt, a scheduled replacement item and Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls13 recalls
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Mitsubishi 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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Mitsubishi 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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Mitsubishi 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.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Mitsubishi 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.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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.
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What are the most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 documented issues. Documented issues include: Clicking, whining or humming from the CVT that rises with road speed — bulletin TSB-15-23-003, Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000), Front cross member can rust and let a lower control arm detach — recall 20V279. Of these, 5 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 5 issues are rated critical: Clicking, whining or humming from the CVT that rises with road speed — bulletin TSB-15-23-003 and Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000) and Front cross member can rust and let a lower control arm detach — recall 20V279 and The 3.0L V6 uses a timing belt, a scheduled replacement item and Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2008-2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Clicking, whining or humming from the CVT that rises with road speed — bulletin TSB-15-23-003?
Mitsubishi's bulletin describes a clicking noise, along with whining or humming, heard in the cabin and directly related to vehicle speed: the clicking speeds up as the vehicle speeds up, engine speed has no effect, and it typically cannot be heard above about 40 mph. The repair… Severity: high.
What is the 2008-2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Drive Belt Can Detach, Causing Battery Discharge and Stall (Recall 14V562000)?
If your 2008-2011 Outlander has a 4B1-series engine, it is part of Mitsubishi recall 14V562000. On these engines a single belt-and-pulley arrangement turns the alternator, the cooling fan and — on vehicles so equipped — the power steering pump. Mitsubishi found the pulleys can we… Severity: high.
What is the 2008-2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Front cross member can rust and let a lower control arm detach — recall 20V279?
Long exposure to snowmelt water and anti-freezing agents can corrode the front cross member, because its rust protection is insufficient. If significant corrosion builds up over time, a front lower control arm could detach, causing loss of vehicle control and a potential crash. A… Severity: high.
What is the 2009-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander The 3.0L V6 uses a timing belt, a scheduled replacement item?
The Outlander 3.0L V6 drives its camshafts with a timing belt, not a timing chain: Mitsubishi's 2009-2012 Outlander 3.0L service-manual special-tool list includes a tool for rotating the crankshaft when installing the timing belt. Because the belt is a replacement item, its servi… Severity: high.
What is the 2008-2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Cracked Accessory Belt Tensioner Can Strand the Outlander (Recall 18V069)?
On 2008-2012 Outlanders fitted with the 4B12 2.4L four-cylinder engine, the flange of the automatic drive belt tensioner may crack. A cracked flange lets the accessory drive belt detach from the engine. For the driver, the sequence is what matters: with the belt off, the battery… Severity: high.
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