CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (6 reports).
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust
Road salt and salt water can corrode the front cross member, the structural piece that holds the front lower control arms.
Water Leak Can Corrode Wiper Motor and Cause Loss of Visibility
Water can drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the windshield wiper motor's breathing hole.
Water Can Corrode Wiper Linkage, Causing Wipers to Fail
Water can get in between the hood and the windshield and corrode the front wiper link ball joint.
Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control
Certain Mitsubishi vehicles sold in or ever registered in a number of Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states may have a front cross member that corrodes from salt water exposure, such as road salt.
Most common 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
My vehicle shut off on a state route when I had the vehicle towed to the dealership I was informed it was the ecu. I found out a year after my vehicle was purchased, there was a technical service bulletin out in this part. I am not sure why there was not a recall sent when they knew this part could be defective and my life was put at risk by it shutting off on the highway. How is a vehicle safe when it just shuts off. This should have been a recall and not a bulletin. Please reconsider making this a recall. I would hate to see people lose their lives because of this.
On Dec 8,2023 our mitsubishi outlander shut off while being driven. When this occurred multiple warning lights come on including, service engine immediately, engine overheating (which it was not) and multiple other lights. It was towed to the dealership where they told us the ECU is bad. Mitsubishi no longer makes the part. They have also told us this is the 3rd vehicle in the last month with the same issue. Car had no power/electrical /engine issues prior to this event. Mitsubishi is offering no solution to fix the issue. Luckily when the car shut down we were driving at a low speed in a neighborhood. If this had happened on the freeway it could have been very dangerous. We now have no car,
1) Transmission or power train 2) The vehicle may be inspected at request 3) The vehicle starts and may go for about a mile, and then it will buck and act like it's in neutral for all gears. I got stuck in the middle of an intersection turning left. I managed to get it back home, and then needed help pushing it into the driveway, where it sits. 4) I have seen several similar complaints for the years; 2012, and 2014 through 2021. 5) The vehicle has been worked on, and the valve body for the transmission was replaced about a month ago. 6) The warning message that popped up just before the issue was "Transmission service is required." It appeared on 9/27/2021, the day I was giving a r
My catalytic converter just went in my vehicle. I was told by dealership that the warranty expired by months. I contacted Mitsubishi and a case was opened. I was called by them today and they wont make an exception even though my mieage is well under the 80000 miles (under by over 28,000 miles) When I asked to talk to a manager I was told no and no exception would be made. I just want them to pay for the defective part.
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN AN ACTIVE STABILITY CONTROL SERVICE WARNING DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD. IT WAS COUPLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IMMEDIATELY CAUSED MY CAR TO SEIZE UP MAKING ME MOMENTARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS I REGAINED CONTROL THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RESIST ANY ACCELERATION WHILE THE RPMS WOULD FREQUENTLY SPIKE. I ALSO LOST ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY WITH NO DASHBOARD WARNING. THROUGH MY MECHANIC I LATER FOUND OUT THE CAR WAS FORCING ITSELF INTO "LIMP MODE" BECAUSE THE ENGINE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS GIVING A FAULTY READING. ALL OF THIS PUT MY CAR INTO CONDITIONS FOR A CRASH HAD I NOT ACTED QUICKLY TO AVOID IT. IT ALSO CREATED A REPAIR BILL THAT WAS UNNECE
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander questions
Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander: Front Control Arms Can Detach From Road Salt Rust; Water Leak Can Corrode Wiper Motor and Cause Loss of Visibility; Water Can Corrode Wiper Linkage, Causing Wipers to Fail; Front Control Arm Can Detach, Risking Loss of Control; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (6), Engine (5), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander has been fixed?
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