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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
10%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
81,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 10% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After getting my vehicle back from the dealer for fixing the 4b1 engine drive belt no more than 15 min driving on to the highway my car staled and died luckily I had my foot on the brake when it occurred, I got it to start back up by returning the engine over. 15 min again it preceded to do it two more times.”

NHTSA complaint #11042916, filed 2017-11, 99,000 miles

“I am having electrical issues that I thought were just in my steering column but now I am finding other issues throughout the vehicle. 1.) the steering wheel volume control either does not work or increases when the decrease button is pushed. 2.) the stick control for signaling will not lock the high beams on so if you need the extra light you would have to hold the stick back manually. 3.) the interior dome light will not always turn on/shut off.”

NHTSA complaint #11103936, filed 2018-06, 75,000 miles

“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. Additionally, the door sometimes would not open from the outside with the fob. The dealer corrected this problem. Since then, starting in june of 2013, or earlier, while driving at night, the lights frequently dim and get brighter, especially if the A/C is on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10574474, filed 2014-03, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the esu needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10658662, filed 2014-11, 88,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. After the vehicle was started, one of the front headlights failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front headlight bulb needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v232000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 09/18/15”

NHTSA complaint #10745217, filed 2015-07, 12,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025320%
2024623%
20231224%
20222612%
20201238%
2019724%
2018916%
2017816%
2016128%
2015611%
201437%
2013415%
201229%
2011916%
2010610%
200937%
2008712%
20071310%
2006419%
2005211%
200424%
200398%

Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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