Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander offers good versatility at an affordable price but carries some reliability concerns, particularly with the transmission.
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Pros
- Versatile cargo space
- Good value for money
- Decent handling for its class
Cons
- Poor fuel economy
- Limited rear-seat space
- Some reliability concerns with the CVT
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission problems
- Wear on suspension components
- Faulty oxygen sensors
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Active recalls (10)
The 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander has 10 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — Fan/Motor (campaign 15V233000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Belts And Associated Pulleys — 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 O…
- 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 Outlande…
- Electrical System — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Outlander vehicles manufactured January 12…
- Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — Fan/Motor — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009,…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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