2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

16 recalls — 59 complaints

21V144000 Mar 5, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshir... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888... Read more
15,347 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
21V144000 Mar 5, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshir... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888... Read more
15,347 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V279000 May 18, 2020
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
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, M... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 bega... Read more
141,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V279000 May 18, 2020
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
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, M... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 bega... Read more
141,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V279000 May 18, 2020
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
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, M... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 bega... Read more
141,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V279000 May 18, 2020
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
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, M... Read more
Consequence
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 bega... Read more
141,200 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V103000 Feb 9, 2018
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport 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.
Consequence
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
158,651 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V070000 Jan 26, 2018
PARKING BRAKE
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Consequence
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is ex... Read more
170,354 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
16V792000 Oct 31, 2016
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this reca... Read more
93,801 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
14V744000 Nov 21, 2014
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, to July 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt lap end attachment fastener may not be torqued to specification, and the fasten... Read more
Consequence
A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt lap end attachment fastener, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-714-372-6000. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-011.
54,779 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
14V031000 Feb 4, 2014
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, through May 29, 2013 and equipped with leather seats. In the affected vehicles, the driver side seat mounted air bag wiring may have been improperly routed du... Read more
Consequence
If the wiring is routed incorrectly, using the seat height adjustment may damage the wiring resulting in illumination of the air bag warning light. Subsequently, in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the driver side seat mounted air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of inj... Read more
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wiring of the driver side seat mounted air bag and re-route the wire if necessary, free of charge. If the wire is damaged, the seat mounted airbag will be replaced, free of chagre. The recall began on February 28, 2014. Owners may contact... Read more
733 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
13V300000 Jul 8, 2013
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through January 25, 2013. The stabilizer link bracket on the left front strut was improperly welded. As a result, the link may detach and cause damage to the tir... Read more
Consequence
If the stabilizer link bracket damages the tire and/or brake line, the driver may have more difficulty controlling the steering of the vehicle, or the vehicle may require a longer stopping distance to come to a complete and controlled stop. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the front left strut assembly free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2013. Owners may contact MMNA at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's recall number is SR-13-008.
305 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
13V112000 Mar 29, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012, through December 11, 2012. These vehicles may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit. This may result in a false fu... Read more
Consequence
The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. This could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-005.
3,724 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
13V112000 Mar 29, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012, through December 11, 2012. These vehicles may have been built without a fuel sending unit harness for the sub-sending unit. This may result in a false fu... Read more
Consequence
The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. This could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install the proper fuel sending harness, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-005.
3,724 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
13V116000 Mar 29, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012, through September 11, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. If the shift lever is moved from park without using the brake, the vehicle may roll causing personal injury.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-004.
4,539 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
13V116000 Mar 29, 2013
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012, through September 11, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. If the shift lever is moved from park without using the brake, the vehicle may roll causing personal injury.
Remedy
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-004.
4,539 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

59 total complaints 5 crashes 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
AIR BAGS11
ENGINE4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
SERVICE BRAKES4
SUSPENSION4
STEERING3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN3
STRUCTURE Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: Jun 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Suspension, Structure); and it was determined the undercarriage was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rust. The manufacturer wa... Read more
SUSPENSION Jun 23, 2025
Incident date: Jun 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Suspension, Structure); and it was determined the undercarriage was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rust. The manufacturer wa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 18, 2025
Incident date: Jun 19, 2024
The lights on my clutch are not coming on. I’m concerned there are other electrical issues affecting the cluster and the odometer display
AIR BAGS Oct 14, 2024
Incident date: Oct 14, 2024
AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED message appears on dash. Occurred on 09/20/2018 and again on 09/29/2023. Both times required service to fix. Has now happened again on 10/14/2024. Secondary issue was reported by another driver for same vehicle for NHTSA ID Number: 11339357 and NHTSA ID Number: 115673... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 29, 2024
Incident date: Mar 8, 2024
In 2020 I got a recall for engine support from Mitsubishi. We took it in and told me that the support was find that I didn’t need to be replace even tho the recall called for it. They ended up putting rust paint on the support. 4 weeks ago that part broke on my wife when she was driving down the r... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Mar 29, 2024
Incident date: Mar 8, 2024
In 2020 I got a recall for engine support from Mitsubishi. We took it in and told me that the support was find that I didn’t need to be replace even tho the recall called for it. They ended up putting rust paint on the support. 4 weeks ago that part broke on my wife when she was driving down the r... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Mar 29, 2024
Incident date: Mar 8, 2024
In 2020 I got a recall for engine support from Mitsubishi. We took it in and told me that the support was find that I didn’t need to be replace even tho the recall called for it. They ended up putting rust paint on the support. 4 weeks ago that part broke on my wife when she was driving down the r... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2023
Incident date: Apr 9, 2022
My electrical system and/or computer brain is not operating properly. About a year and 1/2 ago the low beam passenger light stopped working. I had the bulb replaced at Walmart. 2 months later it went out again. Walmart checked and said the bulb was not the problem so I went to Firestone and was told... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 20, 2023
Incident date: Dec 26, 2022
hello: i purchased this vehicle last nov. the rear hatch was opening fine," but after a couple of months it has stopped and the only way to open it," is from the lever on the inside. you have to use a screw driver or prying tool of some sort to remove the cover in order to get to the lever and you h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 20, 2023
Incident date: Dec 26, 2022
hello: i purchased this vehicle last nov. the rear hatch was opening fine," but after a couple of months it has stopped and the only way to open it," is from the lever on the inside. you have to use a screw driver or prying tool of some sort to remove the cover in order to get to the lever and you h... Read more
SUSPENSION Feb 7, 2023
Incident date: Feb 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his wife indicated that the vehicle was not driving in a straight line. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver’s side suspension lower control arm had fractured due to sub... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 10, 2022
Incident date: Nov 9, 2022
Airbag service system light is on In my car and the codes ran and it popped up SR-14-001 they gave me paperwork saying its a recall on my driver seat mounted airbag wiring has been improperly installed. Dealership is saying its not a recall.
POWER TRAIN Aug 24, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the "Transmission Overheating" message was displayed on the instrument panel as the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle would restart after waiting approximately 10 minu... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 24, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the "Transmission Overheating" message was displayed on the instrument panel as the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle would restart after waiting approximately 10 minu... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 9, 2022
Incident date: Apr 1, 2018
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission started overheating. There was a message displayed on the instrument panel to Slow Down. The vehicle then started to decelerate independently. The contact was able to park the vehicle and wa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 28, 2022
Incident date: Jan 16, 2022
Passenger side rear view mirror became inop. Horn inop/ unresponsive. Air bag driver and passenger side (components inside cabin roof posts lateral of vehicle dashboard coming loose.
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 28, 2022
Incident date: Jan 16, 2022
Passenger side rear view mirror became inop. Horn inop/ unresponsive. Air bag driver and passenger side (components inside cabin roof posts lateral of vehicle dashboard coming loose.
AIR BAGS Feb 28, 2022
Incident date: Jan 16, 2022
Passenger side rear view mirror became inop. Horn inop/ unresponsive. Air bag driver and passenger side (components inside cabin roof posts lateral of vehicle dashboard coming loose.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 10, 2022
Incident date: Sep 10, 2019
The mouth part where u put the fuel nozzle into ur vehicle is rusting very bad and I try to clean it out often but I'm still concerned that there are rusted pieces of metal still getting down into my actual gas tank. What can be done about this? I wouldn't think this piece would rust considering it'... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 20, 2021
Incident date: Mar 30, 2020
My vehicle has had over 10 recalls but Mitsubishi has refused to properly fix any of the problems. I will attach a photo of the control arms and certain parts and recalls THEY cleared, and sent me on my way with. Now there is full suspension damage. Tire damage. And an entire list of other recalls ... Read more
WHEELS Jul 20, 2021
Incident date: Mar 30, 2020
My vehicle has had over 10 recalls but Mitsubishi has refused to properly fix any of the problems. I will attach a photo of the control arms and certain parts and recalls THEY cleared, and sent me on my way with. Now there is full suspension damage. Tire damage. And an entire list of other recalls ... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 20, 2021
Incident date: Mar 30, 2020
My vehicle has had over 10 recalls but Mitsubishi has refused to properly fix any of the problems. I will attach a photo of the control arms and certain parts and recalls THEY cleared, and sent me on my way with. Now there is full suspension damage. Tire damage. And an entire list of other recalls ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 2, 2021
Incident date: Feb 28, 2021
A PARKING BRAKE RECALL HAS NOT FIXED THE CORROSION/LOCKING OF REAR PARKING BREAK CALIPERS. ROLLS WHILE IN GEAR AND TURNED OFF-IF ON INCLINE. PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T ENGAGE FULLY AND THEN STICKS BUT WILL NOT KEEP CAR FROM MOVING. STICKS WHILE FROZEN OR IN WARM WEATHER.
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 19, 2020
Incident date: Jan 2, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TOP LIFTGATE WAS RUSTED AND THE LICENSE PLATE WAS BUBBLED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE TOP LIFTGATE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 14, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
A WARNING MESSAGE POP UP ON MY DASH BOARD " AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 1, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
POWER LOCKS ONE BU ONE DONT FUNCTION. IT HAPPEN FIRST WITH LEFT REAR DOOR THEN WITH RIGHT REAR DOOR AND THEN WITH THE DRIVER DOOR.
SEAT BELTS Jan 22, 2020
Incident date: Dec 10, 2019
REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND REAR MIDDLE SEATBELT WERE DAMAGED BY THE SEAT BEING FOLDED FORWARD, REAR MIDDLE BELT IS COMPLETELY CUT IN HALF AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE BELT IS PARTIALLY CUT
AIR BAGS Nov 21, 2019
Incident date: Sep 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AVONDALE MITSUBISHI (10555 PAPAGO FWY, AVONDALE, AZ 85323, (623) 299-8833) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more
STEERING Oct 30, 2019
Incident date: Oct 30, 2019
IT SAYS REMOVE KEY, AND I CAN HAVE THE KEY IN MY HAND. WON'T LET THE KEY FOB LOCK IT EITHER
STEERING Aug 3, 2019
Incident date: Jun 28, 2019
HI, HELP PLEASE HELP CAR DEALER RIP OFF. NORTH PALM MITSUBISHI OWNER MANAGER GUY, SOLD ME 3 CARS. ONE FINANCED THROUGH SANTANLER 2011 NISSAN ALTAMA. I WENT TO WORK PART TIME TO STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY AS DISABLED SINCE 1995 I WAS 35 YR OLD FLORSHEIM EXECUTIVE. I WAS REAR ENDED& DOUBLE HEAD-ON COLLIS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 3, 2019
Incident date: Jun 28, 2019
HI, HELP PLEASE HELP CAR DEALER RIP OFF. NORTH PALM MITSUBISHI OWNER MANAGER GUY, SOLD ME 3 CARS. ONE FINANCED THROUGH SANTANLER 2011 NISSAN ALTAMA. I WENT TO WORK PART TIME TO STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY AS DISABLED SINCE 1995 I WAS 35 YR OLD FLORSHEIM EXECUTIVE. I WAS REAR ENDED& DOUBLE HEAD-ON COLLIS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 3, 2019
Incident date: Jun 28, 2019
HI, HELP PLEASE HELP CAR DEALER RIP OFF. NORTH PALM MITSUBISHI OWNER MANAGER GUY, SOLD ME 3 CARS. ONE FINANCED THROUGH SANTANLER 2011 NISSAN ALTAMA. I WENT TO WORK PART TIME TO STAY MENTALLY HEALTHY AS DISABLED SINCE 1995 I WAS 35 YR OLD FLORSHEIM EXECUTIVE. I WAS REAR ENDED& DOUBLE HEAD-ON COLLIS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 21, 2019
Incident date: Apr 10, 2019
TRANSMISSION IS OVER HEATING AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AND FAILS TO SHIFT GEARS. TAKEN TO A TWO SEPERATE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND WAS VERIFIED THE TRANSMISSION IS THE PROBLEM. I RESEARCHED RECALLS AND FOUND THE SAME ISSUES WITH 2015-2016 OUTLANDER TANSMISSIONS.
POWER TRAIN Jun 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 16, 2019
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ITS ABOUT 85 DEGREES OUT AND IM GOING 70 MPH. THE TRANSMISSION OVER HEAT LIGHT COME ON AND IT SAYS TO SLOW DOWN. I DIDN'T HAVE A CHOICE BECAUSE THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN. ABOUT 5 MILES A PULL OVER AT A EXIT. I LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. EVERYTHING CLEA... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 12, 2019
Incident date: Mar 11, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT ON NO CODES CAN BE READ.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 27, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
IMMOBIZER SYSTEM I HAD BEEN OUT OVER TWO HRS IN MY CAR CAME HOME FOR MIN TURNED CARE OFF IT DINGED SAYING IMMOBIZER SYSTEM NEEDS SERVICE AND CAR WOULD NOT START BACK EVEN THIS MORNING
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Nov 27, 2018
Incident date: Nov 26, 2018
IMMOBIZER SYSTEM I HAD BEEN OUT OVER TWO HRS IN MY CAR CAME HOME FOR MIN TURNED CARE OFF IT DINGED SAYING IMMOBIZER SYSTEM NEEDS SERVICE AND CAR WOULD NOT START BACK EVEN THIS MORNING
ENGINE Nov 4, 2018
Incident date: Oct 26, 2018
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS RECALLED AND REPLACED IN NOVEMBER OF 2017, BUT NOW THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE WHICH CAUSED BITS TO BREAK OFF AND FALL INTO THE NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. NOW THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (THERE ARE ONLY 4 PARTS IN THE NATION FOR THIS??) AND ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 11, 2018
Incident date: Sep 11, 2018
KEEPING THIS SIMPLE, THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT, AND I WAS SMELLING GAS. TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE GAS TANK, NEAR THE TALK, RUSTED AS IT PROBABLY WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN, IT SEEMS IT IS RIGHT AROUND WHERE IT CONNECTS TOGETHER. THIS IS RIDICU... Read more
AIR BAGS May 23, 2018
Incident date: May 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "SERVICE AIR BAG REQUIRED" MESSAGE DISPLAYED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 13, 2018
Incident date: Jan 13, 2018
CAR WOULD RANDOMLY SHUDDER AND RPMS FLUCTUATE WHILE IDLING. THEN WOULD JUST DIE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GO FROM IDLE. EVENTUALLY ASC SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING CAME ON WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. TRANSMISSION TUNNLER WAS REPLACED. CAR RAN FINE FOR A FEW WEEKS AND PROBLEM HAS STARTED AGAIN. PULLING INTO GA... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jan 13, 2018
Incident date: Jan 13, 2018
CAR WOULD RANDOMLY SHUDDER AND RPMS FLUCTUATE WHILE IDLING. THEN WOULD JUST DIE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GO FROM IDLE. EVENTUALLY ASC SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING CAME ON WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT. TRANSMISSION TUNNLER WAS REPLACED. CAR RAN FINE FOR A FEW WEEKS AND PROBLEM HAS STARTED AGAIN. PULLING INTO GA... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 11, 2017
Incident date: Dec 9, 2017
TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. OCCURS IN PARK OR IN DRIVE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2017
Incident date: Aug 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KELLY MITSUBISHI, LOCATED AT 536 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049; (610) 967-2101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 25, 2017
Incident date: Aug 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (KELLY MITSUBISHI, LOCATED AT 536 STATE AVE, EMMAUS, PA 18049; (610) 967-2101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. AFTER FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE READ "360 MILES UNTIL EMPTY ". DURING THE NEXT FILL UP, THE FUEL GAUGE READ "400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY". THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Mar 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. AFTER FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE READ "360 MILES UNTIL EMPTY ". DURING THE NEXT FILL UP, THE FUEL GAUGE READ "400 MILES UNTIL EMPTY". THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Apr 27, 2017
Incident date: Apr 26, 2017
TAKATA RECALL A DAY AGO ME AND MY WIFE WAS RIDING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ON A RAINY DAY THEN THE WIPERS STOPPED WE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY POURING DOWN RAIN. WE COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING AT ALL WE ALMOST GOT INTO 4 ACCIDENTS. SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE HIGHWAY SAFETY CAME AND HELPED US O... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Nov 15, 2016
I HAD A RECALL NOTICE BY NHTSA ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP, JIM MARSH OF NEVADA AND THEY HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH MITSUBITSHI WHO CLAIMS THEY HAVE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THIS RECALL PROBLEM.WHAT AM I SUPPOSE TO DO NOW WHEN I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR IF IT IS RAINING. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 30, 2016
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINE... Read more

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MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT across all model years (2011–2022).

91 Total Recalls
719 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
43 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2024 0 2 View
2023 0 11 View
2022 2 21 View
2021 2 28 View
2020 2 34 View
2019 2 39 View
2018 6 37 View
2017 0 46 View
2016 13 42 View
2015 14 277 View
2014 10 58 View
2013 (current) 16 59
2012 10 18 View
2011 14 47 View

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ECLIPSE 131 2,788 View
LANCER 69 1,136 View
GALANT 65 2,435 View
MIRAGE 53 941 View
MONTERO 47 994 View
ECLIPSE SPYDER 34 285 View