2012 Mitsubishi Outlander: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
36
Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
200.0
Severity index
Severity index 200.0 - 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 | 22.2% |
| 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% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 8 of 36 complaints (22.2%). 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 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
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 |
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.