2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
35
Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
205.7
Severity index
Severity index 205.7 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 22.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 20.0% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 14.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 14.3% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 11.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 8.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 8.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 8.6% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 8 of 35 complaints (22.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V279000 | 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, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indian |
| 18V103000 | 09/02/2018 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 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 ino |
| 16V867000 | 02/12/2016 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on th |
| 18V069000 | 26/01/2018 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing t |
| 16V792000 | 31/10/2016 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 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 |
| 12V001000 | 03/01/2012 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 OUTLANDER SPORT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.