2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 20%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,334miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 20% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,334 miles.
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“On october 20th I received a recall to have the drive belt changed. I called the dealership to have the drive belt changed, but they didn't have the parts from the manufacturer yet. I called again today, and they still don't have it. They also don't know when are they getting it.”
NHTSA complaint #10659407, filed 2014-11, 40,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10946946, filed 2017-01, 150,000 miles“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. The approximate failure mileage was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10597412, filed 2014-06“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available and placed the contact on a waiting list. The manufacturer was notified. The contact did not experience a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10654745, filed 2014-11Related service bulletins
- 11003535Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides additions to the description of special tools used for removal of the drive belt within the Engine Mechanical…
- 10177373Jun 5, 2020This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members…
- 10159648Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10091466Nov 21, 2016This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) that was sent to dealers. This tsb provides instructions for inspection of oil leakage from the front oil seal on the crankshaft, and…
- 10054444Nov 1, 2013Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may…
- 10052273May 1, 2013Mitsubishi: some vehicles may experience hard to start engines or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp.
- 10172184Mar 12, 2013The timing chain oil jet nozzle has been eliminated in engine production. Because of this, the shape and position of the timing chain oiling hole has changed.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 20 | 14% |
| 2015 | 12 | 23% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 19 | 33% |
| 2010 | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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