2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (11 reports).

10Recalls
42Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

Front control arm can detach from corroded frame, risking loss of control

Recall 21V144Mar 5, 202115,347 vehicles affected

Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member on certain 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles, which can cause the front lower control arms to detach from the vehicle.

Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust

Recall 20V279May 18, 2020141,200 vehicles affected

Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member, the structural piece that holds the front lower control arms.

Windshield Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Visibility

Recall 18V103Feb 9, 2018158,651 vehicles affected

Water can get in between the hood and the windshield and corrode the ball joint on the front wiper link.

Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway

Recall 18V070Jan 26, 2018170,354 vehicles affected

Water can get into the rear brake calipers of certain Mitsubishi Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles, causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.

Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail, Reducing Visibility

Recall 16V792Oct 31, 201693,801 vehicles affected

Water can drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the windshield wiper motor's breathing hole.

Seat Belts

Recall 14V744Nov 21, 201454,779 vehicles affected

Air Bags

Recall 14V031Feb 4, 2014733 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front

Recall 13V300Jul 8, 2013305 vehicles affected

Electrical System; Fuel System, Gasoline

Recall 13V112Mar 29, 20133,724 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 13V116Mar 29, 20134,539 vehicles affected

Most common 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System11
Air Bags11
Structure5
Engine4
Unknown Or Other4
Service Brakes4
Suspension4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Power Train3
Steering3

What owners report

2025-06-23, Suspension
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Suspension, Structure); and it was determined the undercarriage was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rust. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2025-02-18, Unknown Or Other
The lights on my clutch are not coming on. I’m concerned there are other electrical issues affecting the cluster and the odometer display
2024-10-14, Air Bags
AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED message appears on dash. Occurred on 09/20/2018 and again on 09/29/2023. Both times required service to fix. Has now happened again on 10/14/2024. Secondary issue was reported by another driver for same vehicle for NHTSA ID Number: 11339357 and NHTSA ID Number: 11567379
2024-03-29, Engine
In 2020 I got a recall for engine support from Mitsubishi. We took it in and told me that the support was find that I didn’t need to be replace even tho the recall called for it. They ended up putting rust paint on the support. 4 weeks ago that part broke on my wife when she was driving down the road. The steering wheel was taken out of my wife’s hand while driving. She was able to get the off the road safely. But sprained her wrist. When I found the broken part on the car. I call Mitsubishi themself. When I reported these issue, I was told that someone would be coming to my house to look at the car. I signed a form for them to do that. And for the to read the computer on my car. That
2023-11-15, Electrical System
My electrical system and/or computer brain is not operating properly. About a year and 1/2 ago the low beam passenger light stopped working. I had the bulb replaced at Walmart. 2 months later it went out again. Walmart checked and said the bulb was not the problem so I went to Firestone and was told the wiring was melted. Firestone said my options were to replace the entire harness or pig tail the low beam. I opted for the pig tail. A few months later I had issues with slow starts as if my battery was being drained. A few weeks after that my drivers side low beam started working intermittently. Then went out completely. I went to Gillman dealership in Schertz, TX (330 miles from my home) wh

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport questions

Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Front control arm can detach from corroded frame, risking loss of control; Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust; Windshield Wipers May Stop Working, Reducing Visibility; Parking Brake May Fail to Hold, Risking Rollaway; Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail, Reducing Visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (11), Air Bags (11), Structure (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has been fixed?

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