Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v069000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to mitsubishi motor sales of caribbean (located at pr-167, bayamon, toa baja 00953, pr, (855) 251-8715), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems
19 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Exhaust system1
At what mileage
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Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems in other years
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
- Risk
- If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
Recall number 18V069000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
- Risk
- If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.
Recall number 14V562000 · Recall details
What 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that the engine stalled more than once and was becoming a hindrance. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to arrow mitsubishi (3995 s 1st st, abilene, tx 79605, (325) 692-9500) where it was diagnosed that a flange for the drive belt was needed. The vehicle remained parked at the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 111,668.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v069000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v461000 (visibility). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Salinas mitsubishi (151 auto center cir, salinas, ca 93907, (831) 444-9458) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was called, but the contact was unable to speak with a representative. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi outlander. While the engine was idling, the odor of exhaust fumes was present in the cabin of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer, sendell motors of greensburg, pa, was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 62,000.
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.
2010 mitsubishi outlander. Consumer writes in regards to drive belt recall reimbursement. *smd mitsubishi stated since the consumer already had the drive belts replaced, he was not entitled to reimbursement. According to the recall, the belt would have been replaced free of charge, only if the consumer encountered a problem. The consumer had the drive belts replaced as under the 60,000 mile maintenance.
2010 mitsubishi outlander. Consumer states no parts are available for recall repairs. *ta the consumer also stated the transmission was slipping when engaging into second gear and there was an abnormal sound when shifting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/28/15*cn updated 03/03/15
Questions about the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander engine
Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander have engine problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 18V069000, 14V562000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Outlander have bad engine?
The Mitsubishi Outlander model years with the most engine complaints are 2011 (24 complaints), 2016 (20 complaints) and 2010 (19 complaints).
Other 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Brakes 6Electrical 6Transmission 6Visibility 6Airbags 5Suspension 4Wheels 3Acceleration 2Body 2Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Fuel system 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Tires 1
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