68 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 81/100
“My vehicle shut off on a state route when I had the vehicle towed to the dealership I was informed it was the ecu. I found out a year after my vehicle was purchased, there was a technical service bulletin out in this part. I am not sure why there was not a recall sent when they knew this part could be defective and my life was put at risk by it shutting off on the highway. How is a vehicle safe when it just shuts off”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“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 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 owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 20/07/2017 | Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 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. |
| 31/10/2016 | Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages | 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 |
| 23/06/2016 | Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 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, o |
| 25/06/2014 | Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections SAFETY | 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 Outlande |
| 18/05/2020 | Structure:Frame And Members | 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, Conne |
On the federal record it scores 81/100: 68 owner complaints (5.23 per year on the road) and 5 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 15 of 61 categorised reports.
The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander scored 81/100 on the federal record.