2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 10% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,500 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.
“Early failure of the transmission on outlanders is known problem and puts drivers at risk for serious injury when the car goes into a safe mode leaving the car stranded in the road. My car gave me no warning prior to the car shutting down. I was stuck in the middle of an intersection on a sunday morning. It took > 1 hour to have the car towed out of harms way.”
NHTSA complaint #11384940, filed 2020-12, 139,000 miles“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. They were advised by the manufacturer that there is no estimated date for the parts to be received.”
NHTSA complaint #10659224, filed 2014-11“2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. Consumer has another vehicle correspondence in artemis. The consumer requested to have any information pertaining to his vehicle's transmission sent to him in writing. Updated 06/20/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10999949, filed 2017-06“2010 Mitsubishi Outlander. Consumer states no parts are available for recall repairs. The consumer also stated the transmission was slipping when engaging into second gear and there was an abnormal sound when shifting.”
NHTSA complaint #10662839, filed 2015-01Related service bulletins
- 11003536Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle…
- 10154714Feb 27, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to correct information in the…
- 10098878Feb 12, 2016This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, provides instructions to remove the transmission and replace two primary pulley shaft bearings and one secondary pulley…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10098881Feb 12, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
- 10098877Feb 3, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the…
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 7 | 14% |
| 2016 | 64 | 44% |
| 2015 | 25 | 47% |
| 2014 | 7 | 16% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 6 | 27% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 16% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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