2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

10 recalls — 59 complaints — 295 TSBs — 4/5 safety rating

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 3 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
SERVICE BRAKES	6
ENGINE	5
POWER TRAIN	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
VISIBILITY/WIPER	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	2

Incident date: Jun 12, 2025

Took vehicle to garage after hearing rattling sound, mechanic said that PTU shaft almost completely came off due to spline wear. He said there should be an active recall specifically for this issue, so referred us to Jeep dealership for repair. The Jeep dealership said that the only active recall is... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2025

In January 2025, the “Check ABS” warning light illuminated in my 2016 RAM 1500 Laramie. I promptly brought the vehicle to the dealership where it was purchased. Upon inspection, I was informed that the required part for repairs was on back order. I was assured that I would receive an update from... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 BMW 528I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2024

We purchased this vehicle for our [XXX]. It was going to be his first vehicle, and we shined it up and changed the battery, detailed it, changed all spark plugs, the whole nine yards…so on his [XXX] we give it to him, and we take it for a test drive, and the engine seizes up and we have to tow it ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2024

The driver’s side airbag of 2018 Subaru Legacy deployed as I was reversing out of a parking lot going approximately 5mph. It has not been fixed due to the company’s negligence. One of Subaru’s accident advocate specialist claimed the engineer found a mysterious brown liquid that caused the air... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2024

The transmission on this year/make/model has a bad track record as shown by numerous Technical Service Bulletins. Car will repeatedly not shift throughout 9 speed transmission TSB: PIP5546C 17-NA-317 PIP5621D 04-07-30-013E 20-NA-138 06-00-89-031 21-NA-201 PIP5697E 18-NA-298

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

Incident date: Apr 9, 2022

The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who referred the contact to a glass center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2022

2/14/23, Longmont Colorado snow storm roads snowcovered. Vehicle in Traction mode, all wheel drive. Exiting an inclined parking lot cars rear end started sliding to left, gently accelerated to correct. Yellow caution lights illuminated for all systems. No advanced driver assistance systems were work... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2022

Incident date: Feb 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the ... Read more

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.

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

Incident date: Feb 1, 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Incident date: Mar 30, 2020

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.

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

Incident date: Jul 1, 2020

A WARNING MESSAGE POP UP ON MY DASH BOARD " AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED.

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.

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

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

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

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

Incident date: Jun 28, 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.

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

Incident date: Mar 11, 2019

AIR BAG LIGHT ON NO CODES CAN BE READ.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Incident date: Jan 13, 2018

Incident date: Dec 9, 2017

TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. OCCURS IN PARK OR IN DRIVE.

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

Incident date: Aug 19, 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

Incident date: Mar 30, 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

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

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

Showing 50 of 59 complaints.

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	16.9%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

295 manufacturer communications from 140 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	32
160000 STRUCTURE	29
350000 EQUIPMENT	28
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	21
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21
020000 SUSPENSION	19
100000 POWER TRAIN	9
200000 WHEELS	9

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.

220000 SEATS

This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.

020000 SUSPENSION

This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision)

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision)

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This TSB provides revisions to the Removal and Installation procedures for the rocker cover due to changes in the quantity of mounting bolts for vehicles equipped with 4B1 series engine. (Service Manual Revision)

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Stoplight Switch Check section, in the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Stoplight Switch Check section, in the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected Service Manuals.

130000 VISIBILITY

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected Service Manuals.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

220000 SEATS

This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passen

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a change in the reclining motor, the new longer harness and conne

150000 SEAT BELTS

220000 SEATS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are noted to have adhered to the shock absorber.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers providing instructions for repairs to perform to correct a communication error that may occur between the One-Touch Start System (OSS) and Engine Control Unit (ECU) or the Keyless Operatin

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing the Valve Cover Gasket due to a customer concern of oil leaking.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Safety Recall Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Safety Recall Bulletin SR-21-001 was released and is an expansion of Recall SR-20-003.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Safety Recall Bulletin SR-21-001 was released and is an expansion of Recall SR-20-003.

160000 STRUCTURE

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers instructing them to replace both sides of the wheel arch molding when customers report a condition in vehicles equipped with a front wheel arch molding displays a gap between the front wh

200000 WHEELS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships that additional circuit codes for the Driver's Seat Slide Sensor Circuits may appear and dealers should check for damage to the drivera??s seat slide position sensor harness.

220000 SEATS

010000 STEERING

Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships to advise ofrevision changes to TSB "SR-20-003REV_2"

160000 STRUCTURE

Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships to advise ofrevision changes to TSB "SR-20-003REV_2"

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships to advise ofrevision changes to TSB "SR-20-003REV_2"

010000 STEERING

Revision to previous TSB SR-20-003 for the Crossmember recall. Added Warranty information for instances where subframe may fail and cause additional damage to unrelated parts. This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of

160000 STRUCTURE

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical Information Notice sent to dealerships to advise ofrevision changes to TSB "SR-20-003REV_2"

160000 STRUCTURE

020000 SUSPENSION

This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.

160000 STRUCTURE

This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Publications Report for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. - July 2020

020000 SUSPENSION

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.

061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.

020000 SUSPENSION

This ATIN-20-SR-003D supersedes ATIN-20-SR-003C and ATIN-20-SR-003B, providing notification of modifications to the TSB and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember replacement is required the anti-corrosive agent application is not requ

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.

020000 SUSPENSION

This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers as an update to ATIN-20-SR-003B informing that due to a parts availability delay of the Crossmember, customer vehicles requiring a replacement of the crossmember are unable to b

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

020000 SUSPENSION

Interim Customer Notification Letter for Recall SR-20-003 - Crossmember

350000 EQUIPMENT

Interim Customer Notification Letter for Recall SR-20-003 - Crossmember

160000 STRUCTURE

This Letter was sent to customers informing them of the launch of Recall SR-20-003, part are currently unavailable; but they will be notified when parts become availble for repairs to begin. This notice also provided customers instruction o

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members used on certain vehicles, if exposed long term to snow melt

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

150000 SEAT BELTS

This Technical Information Notice serves as a reminder that if a vehicle arrives with a complaint related to a seat belt tongue not staying in place or that slides down to the floor, always default to searching for applicable TSBs, Tech Tal

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This TSB updates the Interior & Supplemental Restraint (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals to update the disassembly procedure of the front seat assembly with these additional parts: Seat heater harness, Front seat hinge protect

220000 SEATS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This TSB updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals, to revise the accessory drive belt and tensioner repair and maintenance procedures.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This TSB updates the Engine section of the affected Service Manuals, to revise the accessory drive belt and tensioner repair and maintenance procedures.

160000 STRUCTURE

This is a TSB that was sent to dealers to inform them that due to stress applied intensively onto the left and right rear end portion of the seat cushion by a passenger, the cushion may sink down and rub against the edges of the metal seat

220000 SEATS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model years for Outlander and Outlander Sport, and to update parts and

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-19-35-002, issued January 2019, to update symptoms in the Purpose section, and to remove Outlander PHEV from the Affected Vehicles.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

140000 AIR BAGS

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct minor errors in the diagnosis for DTC B1631.

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Axle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the quantity of rear differential gear oil used.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Axle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the quantity of rear differential gear oil used.

190000 TIRES

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This Bulletin updates the Body section of the affected Service Manual to add a Caution to the installation service points of the TPMS valve (rubber snap-in type only).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the following symptoms in cold weather: the check engine light illumi

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

190000 TIRES

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Showing 100 of 295 bulletins.

MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — All Years Overview

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

55 Total Recalls

727 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

41 Reported Crashes

4 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
2026	0	2	View
2025	0	1	View
2024	0	2	View
2023	0	15	View
2022	1	21	View
2021	1	28	View
2020	1	34	View
2019	1	39	View
2018	2	37	View
2017	0	47	View
2016	8	42	View
2015	9	277	View
2014	6	58	View
2013 (current)	10	59
2012	6	18	View
2011	10	47	View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
OUTLANDER	352	1,784	View
OUTLANDER PHEV	157	36	View
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