2012 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and recalls
Owner complaints on the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander include 1 fatality report, 4 crashes and 0 fires across 36 filings.
36
Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
97.8
Severity index
Severity index 97.8 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 22.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 19.4% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 13.9% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 13.9% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | 13.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 11.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 11.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 8.3% |
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 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (6 against 7).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V461000 | 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. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wi |
| 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 |
| 16V791000 | 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 windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to cor |
| 16V458000 | 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, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, India |
| 14V366000 | 25/06/2014 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 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 Outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic trans |
| 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 |
Other Mitsubishi Outlander model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2013sev 112.5
- 2014sev 116.5
- 2015sev 42.2
- 2016sev 59.1
- 2017sev 80.1
- 2018sev 98.7
- 2019sev 98.4
- 2020sev 104.5
- 2022sev 64.8
- 2023sev 66.0
- 2024sev 77.0
- 2025sev 60.5
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.