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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

26 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V741000·2020-11-30

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2016 Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because rust prevention coating on parking brake shafts may peel, causing corrosion and potential brake failure.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V279000·2020-05-18

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Models for Corroded Front Cross Members

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific Lancer, Outlander, and Outlander Sport vehicles because front cross members may corrode and detach, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER, OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, LANCER SPORTBACK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V621000·2018-09-14

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models Due to Safety System Software Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2017-2018 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because incorrect software may prevent safety systems like automatic emergency braking from functioning.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, ECLIPSE CROSS, OUTLANDER PHEV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V069000·2018-01-26

    Mitsubishi Recalls Vehicles Due to Drive Belt Tensioner Flange Crack Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific 2008-2012 models because a cracked drive belt tensioner flange may cause the belt to detach, leading to engine stalling and increased crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, LANCER, OUTLANDER SPORT, LANCER SPORTBACK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V070000·2018-01-26

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013-2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because water may cause parking brake parts to corrode and bind, potentially preventing the brake from engaging.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V609000·2017-09-29

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Lancer Models for Defective Starter Relays

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2015-2017 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Lancer, and Lancer Evolution vehicles because defective relays may cause engine stalls, reduced power, or overheating.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER, LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V233000·2017-04-06

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2016 Outlander Models for Door Latch Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 35,674 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because door latches may not secure in high temperatures, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V548000·2016-07-22

    Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recall for CVT Hose Clamp Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because a CVT hose clamp may not be secured, risking fluid leaks, inoperability, or fire.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V744000·2014-11-21

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport Vehicles for Seat Belt Fastener Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because the front passenger seat belt fastener may loosen, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V560000·2014-09-12

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2011 Outlander Sport for Brake Booster Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles because a cracked brake booster switch sleeve may prevent the brake pedal from returning, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V562000·2014-09-12

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Vehicles for Engine Belt Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander models because the engine drive belt may detach, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART, LANCER RALLIART, LANCER RALIART, LANCER SPORTBACK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V031000·2014-02-04

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Air Bag Wiring Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles with leather seats because improperly routed air bag wiring may prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V300000·2013-07-08

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Front Suspension Weld Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles due to a defective front stabilizer link weld that may damage tires or brake hoses, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V255000·2013-06-20

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2011 Outlander Sport for Glass Roof Adhesion Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles because the panoramic glass roof may have been installed without primer, potentially allowing it to detach.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V563000·2022-08-02

    2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport CVT transmission software defect causes engine stall

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles for a software error in the transmission control unit that may cause engine stall at high speeds, increasing crash risk. Approximately 76,508 vehicles are affected.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V620000·2018-09-14

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Eclipse Cross Models for Braking Software Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2017-2019 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because faulty software may cause the Forward Collision Mitigation system to brake for too long, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, ECLIPSE CROSS, OUTLANDER PHEV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V103000·2018-02-09

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport for Wiper Link Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because water intrusion may corrode the wiper link, causing wipers to stop working and reducing visibility.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V867000·2016-12-02

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport Vehicles for Lift Gate Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2012 and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because the lift gate support tube may corrode, causing the gate to fall suddenly and increase injury risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V792000·2016-10-31

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Sport Vehicles for Wiper Motor Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles because water leaks can corrode the wiper motor, potentially causing loss of visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V563000·2016-07-28

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Lancer Vehicles for CVT Acceleration Delay

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2015-2016 Outlander Sport, 2016 Outlander, and 2016 Lancer vehicles because a CVT defect may cause acceleration delays, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER, LANCER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V233000·2015-04-20

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Models for Blower Motor Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 76,958 vehicles because a blower motor failure may reduce windshield defroster performance, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK, OUTLANDER SPORT, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V112000·2013-03-29

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2013 Outlander Sport for Fuel Gauge Error

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013 Outlander Sport AWD vehicles because a missing fuel sending unit harness may cause false fuel level readings, potentially leading to engine stalling.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V001000·2012-01-03

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2012 Outlander Sport for Turn Signal Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2012 Outlander Sport vehicles because defective turn signal levers may fail to auto-cancel, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V579000·2015-09-21

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2011 Outlander Sport for Incorrect Certification Labels

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010, due to incorrect certification labels lacking the correct VIN. Dealers will install corrected labels free of charge.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20224/5

    2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.

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  • 20214/5

    2 trims tested for 2021; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20204/5

    2 trims tested for 2020; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20194/5

    2 trims tested for 2019; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Technical service bulletins

703 manufacturer service bulletins across 16 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.7/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2025: 4.8/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2024: 4.8/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2023: 4.5/5 · 7 complaints
  • 2022: 4.3/5 · 11 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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