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2010 MITSUBISHI Outlander

10 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #18V069000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The drive belt automatic tensioner is a part in your engine that keeps your accessory belt tight. In certain 2008-2012 Outlander, 2009-2012 Lancer, and 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback models with specific engines, this part can crack and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tensioner fails, your accessory belt will come loose and detach, causing your engine to stall and your battery to drain. This could leave you stranded, and if you're on the road, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will swap out the faulty tensioner for a stronger one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice, which is expected to start on March 27, 2018.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #14V562000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The serpentine belt in your vehicle is a long belt that helps turn important engines parts like the alternator, cooling fan, and power steering pump. However, in some 2008-2011 Mitsubishis with 4B1 engines, these belt attachments can wear down and potentially fall off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the belt detaches, your battery could drain, causing your engine to stall while you're driving. This could make it difficult to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the worn-out drive belt with a new rubber one, and fix or replace any excessively worn pulleys, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Critical #14V366000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The power steering system in your Outlander is made up of several parts, including a hose that sends pressure to your steering wheel. In some 2013 and 2007-2012 Outlander models, this hose isn't properly cleared, which could cause it to leak power steering fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering fluid leaks out, you'll lose the assistance that helps you steer the vehicle. This could make it harder to control the car, especially at slow speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty hose and another tube for you, at no cost. Just schedule a visit once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
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High Priority #16V458000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has lower control arms that help stabilize your front wheels. In certain models, these arms can break loose from the front cross member, which is like a metal bar that connects them, due to corrosion from salt exposure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower control arm detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the front cross member and apply a special sealant to protect it from corrosion, or replace it with a new one that's already protected. This repair is completely free, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, the front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
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Moderate #18V071000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The sunroof glass in your Outlander, Lancer, or Lancer Evolution is the transparent panel above your head that lets in sunlight. In certain models, this glass could break loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof glass breaks off while you're driving, it could become a hazard on the road, possibly causing a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the sunroof glass assembly with a new one, completely free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly, becoming a road hazard to other vehicles.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the sunroof glass detaches from the assembly while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-003.
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Moderate #17V461000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The wiper motor in your Outlander is the part that helps your windshield wipers move back and forth. Over time, water can seep into a small gap between the hood and windshield, and get inside the wiper motor, causing damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor fails, you'll lose visibility, making it harder to see the road ahead. This increases the risk of a crash, especially in rain or snow.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the wiper motor with a new one, free of charge. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice and they'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
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Moderate #16V791000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The wiper linkages on your Outlander are the parts that connect the wiper arms to the windshield. Over time, water can seep in and cause the joints to corrode, potentially causing the wiper link to break and the wipers to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wipers fail, you'll struggle to see the road, especially in heavy rain or snow. This makes it more likely that you'll be involved in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will seal the wiper link joint to keep water out, then inspect the wiper motor crank arm to make sure it's working smoothly. If it's not, they'll replace it for you – all at no extra cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
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Moderate #15V232000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The electronic control unit (ECU) in your vehicle is like the brain that controls your headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. In some 2009-2010 Mitsubishis, this ECU might have a manufacturing flaw that causes unstable voltage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the voltage in your ECU is unstable, your headlights, tail lights, and windshield wipers could start acting erratically. This might reduce your visibility while driving, especially at night or in bad weather. If your tail lights are out, other drivers might not see you, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the faulty ECU with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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, 2009, to August 27, 2010, 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to June 8, 2010, and 2010 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to August 4, 2010. The affected vehicles have an electronic control unit (ECU) that controls the head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ECU may be unstable.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's head lights, tail lights, and windshield wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the tail lights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ECU, free of charge. The recall began on June 15 ,2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-002.
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Moderate #15V233000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The blower motor in your vehicle is the part that powers your windshield defroster. In your 2009-2011 Lancer, or other affected models, this motor could fail without warning.
Risk if Unfixed
If the blower motor fails, it could make your windshield fog up or not clear properly, reducing your visibility while driving. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the suspect blower motor with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.
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Under Review #20V279000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
What Happened
The front lower control arms in your vehicle are crucial for keeping your wheels aligned and stable. They're attached to the front cross member, which can corrode from exposure to salt water on the roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front cross member corrodes and your control arm detaches, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on uneven or slippery roads, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will inspect the front cross member and either apply a special coating to protect it or replace it entirely with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this inspection as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
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VISIBILITY
4 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
STEERING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other MITSUBISHI Outlander Years

2019
5 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
8 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
12 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
4 recalls
2003
6 recalls

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