2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

67 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict CAUTION 62/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Air Bags14
Electrical System14
Engine9
Unknown Or Other8
Visibility/Wiper8
Power Train7

In the owners’ words

“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 was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distributio”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner
“The lights on my clutch are not coming on. I’m concerned there are other electrical issues affecting the cluster and the odometer display”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner
“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: 11567379”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
05/03/2021Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmMitsubishi 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, Kentu
18/05/2020Structure:Frame And MembersMitsubishi 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, Conne
09/02/2018Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:LinkagesMitsubishi 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 result
31/10/2016Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:MotorMitsubishi 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
26/01/2018Parking Brake SAFETYMitsubishi 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
04/02/2014Air Bags SAFETYMitsubishi 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
21/11/2014Seat Belts SAFETYMitsubishi 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
29/03/2013Power Train:Automatic TransmissionMitsubishi 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
29/03/2013Fuel System, Gasoline SAFETYMitsubishi 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 fu
08/07/2013Suspension:FrontMitsubishi 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?

On the federal record it scores 62/100: 67 owner complaints (5.15 per year on the road) and 10 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 14 of 60 categorised reports.

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The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport scored 62/100 on the federal record.

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