2011 Mitsubishi Outlander: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The newest campaign is 20V279000. NHTSA received the report on 18 May 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Frame and Members. NHTSA has 58 complaints on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V279000, 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.
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Since the last update
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Recall campaigns
8 campaigns, newest first. 920,175 units in total.
- 20V279000Structure / Frame and Members
- 18V069000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
- 17V461000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- 16V791000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
- 16V458000Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
- 15V233000Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor
- 14V562000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Gasoline / Belts and Associated Pulleys
- 14V366000Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
20V279000Received . 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: .
18V069000Received . 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: .
17V461000Received . 100,082 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 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 recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-17-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V791000Received . 100,082 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 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 rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-009. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
16V458000Received . 194,674 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, 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 the loss of control of the vehicle, 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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-003.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-16-003. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
15V233000Received . 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: .
14V562000Received . 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: .
14V366000Received . 203 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-006.
Report filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number SR-14-006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
58 complaints, 88 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
- All 2011 vehicles
| Component | 2011 Outlander | All 2011 vehicles | Outlander, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 215.9 | 125.8 | 73.3 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 102.3 | 129 | 87 | 9 |
| Unknown or Other | 90.9 | 63.9 | 76.4 | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 90.9 | 13.2 | 38.5 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 79.5 | 16.8 | 23.2 | 7 |
| Power Train | 68.2 | 88.6 | 96.5 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 45.5 | 111.2 | 57.5 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45.5 | 39 | 28.5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 45.5 | 28.5 | 91.7 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 34.1 | 31.7 | 46.4 | 3 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 18.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 3
- Complaints that report a fire
- 0
- Injuries in the complaints
- 3
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 19 Apr 2026
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.
Investigations
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.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2011 Mitsubishi OutlanderThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/mitsubishi/outlander/2011/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- 920,175 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Mitsubishi Outlander have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Outlander, model years 2003 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2011 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander name most often?
- Engine: 19 of 88 component mentions, or 215.9 per 1,000. For all 2011 vehicles the figure is 125.8 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.