2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: recalls and complaints

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• 20V27900018 May 2020Structure / Frame and Members
• 18V1030009 Feb 2018Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
• 18V06900026 Jan 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
• 16V8670002 Dec 2016Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge and Attachments
• 16V79200031 Oct 2016Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
• 15V57900021 Sep 2015Equipment / Other / Labels
• 15V23300020 Apr 2015Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor
• 14V56000012 Sep 2014Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 14V56200012 Sep 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
• 13V25500020 Jun 2013Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

1. 20V279000Received 18 May 2020. 141,200 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-20-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2020.

2. 18V103000Received 9 Feb 2018. 158,651 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 inoperative.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-18-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2018.

3. 18V069000Received 26 Jan 2018. 141,053 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 the accessory drive belt to detach.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-18-001. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2018.

4. 16V867000Received 2 Dec 2016. 50,228 units.

   Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2017.

5. 16V792000Received 31 Oct 2016. 93,801 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2017.

6. 15V579000Received 21 Sep 2015. 2 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with incorrect certification labels that were installed during manufacturing. The incorrect labels do not have the correct vehicle identification numbers (VIN) printed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-010.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-15-010. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2015.

7. 15V233000Received 20 Apr 2015. 76,958 units.

   Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-15-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jun 2015.

8. 14V560000Received 12 Sep 2014. 2 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on September 3, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the switch sleeve in the brake booster may crack and prevent the brake pedal from returning properly.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the pedal is unable to move back to the proper position, the vehicle may not move as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-008.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-14-008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2014.

9. 14V562000Received 12 Sep 2014. 165,923 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009.

   Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-14-009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Oct 2014.

10. 13V255000Received 20 Jun 2013. 3,181 units.

    Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, through March 29, 2011. The panoramic glass roof may have been installed without primer being applied before the adhesive.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without primer being used, the panoramic glass roof may have reduced adhesion, possibly allowing the glass roof to detach from the vehicle, resulting in a road hazard to other vehicles.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    MMNA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the panoramic glass to see if primer was installed. If primer is not present, the glass will be reinstalled. The recall began on July 8, 2013. MMNA's recall number is SR-13-007. Customers may contact MMNA at 1-888-648-7820.

    Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-13-007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 15.

Complaints that report a crash

3

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

4

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

17 Jun 2025

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 201110
2. 20126
3. 201310
4. 20146
5. 20159
6. 20168
7. 20170
8. 20182
9. 20191
10. 20201
11. 20211
12. 20221
13. 20230
14. 20240
15. 20250
16. 20260

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

830,999 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, model years 2011 to 2026. 10 of them name the 2011 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport name most often?

Engine: 8 of 47 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.