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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

85 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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Owner complaints: 85 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 5.67

Engine26Electrical System15Unknown Or Other12Engine And Engine Cooling9Power Train9Visibility/Wiper9

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers were fully engaged; however, wiper motor failed to operate as intended. The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle, creating a visibility hazard. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after a while the windshie…
Since I bought my car in 2021 the air bag system sensor goes off as well as the seatbelt light even if my seatbelt is on.
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 25–30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the check engine, 4-WD, ABS, traction control, and oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was due to the cont…

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $1,753$3,442
Estimated running cost this year (age 15) $3,442

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,442vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (26 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 91/100, computed from 85 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

91RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 85 NHTSA complaints on record (5.7/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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