2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT has 1 complaint and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. The single complaint involves the windshield wiper motor failing to operate while driving in rain, obstructing driver visibility and creating a hazard. The wipers later resumed normal function and the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed for the issue.
Common Issues
- Windshield wiper motor failure. The wiper motor stops operating during rain despite full engagement, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Function resumes without repair.
The recalls address a variety of systems including visibility components, structural corrosion, braking system, engine belts, and labeling errors. Affected components range from panoramic roofs and windshield wipers to suspension parts and brake boosters.
Recalls
- Panoramic glass roof adhesion. (NHTSA 13V255000) 3,181 vehicles may have panoramic glass roofs installed without primer, causing potential detachment and road hazard. Owners will be notified to inspect and reinstall glass with primer if needed.
- Certification label error. (NHTSA 15V579000) Two vehicles have incorrect certification labels missing accurate VINs. Dealers will replace labels free of charge.
- Brake booster switch sleeve crack. (NHTSA 14V560000) Two vehicles may have cracked brake booster sleeves preventing brake pedal return, risking improper vehicle movement. Inspection and replacement provided at no cost.
- Engine belt and pulley wear. (NHTSA 14V562000) Over 165,000 vehicles have belts that may detach due to worn pulleys, causing engine stalls and crash risk. Drive belts and worn pulleys will be replaced.
- Lift gate support corrosion. (NHTSA 16V867000) Over 50,000 vehicles have lift gate supports with insufficient corrosion protection risking sudden gate falls causing injury. Supports will be replaced free of charge.
- Windshield wiper motor corrosion. (NHTSA 16V792000) About 93,801 vehicles may have water intrusion leading to wiper motor corrosion and failure. Replacement motors will be provided once parts are available.
- Front control arm detachment. (NHTSA 20V279000) Approximately 141,200 vehicles face corrosion in front cross members causing potential front lower control arm detachment and loss of control. Repairs include corrosion treatment or cross member replacement.
- Wiper link ball joint corrosion. (NHTSA 18V103000) Over 158,000 vehicles have corroded wiper link ball joints causing wiper linkage separation and failure, reducing visibility. Replacement link rods and crank arms provided.
- Belt tensioner flange cracking. (NHTSA 18V069000) Around 141,053 vehicles may have cracked belt tensioner flanges leading to accessory belt detachment, battery discharge, and engine stall. Belt tensioners will be replaced with improved versions.
- Blower motor failure. (NHTSA 15V233000) Nearly 77,000 vehicles may experience blower motor failure, reducing defroster effectiveness and windshield visibility. Suspect motors will be replaced free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs related to these defects, unresolved recall notices, or ongoing safety concerns should consider their potential rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation may assist in evaluating eligibility for remedies.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Summary
2011
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
830999
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
141200 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
141053 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
158651 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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.
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
93801 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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.
Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
50228 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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.
Risk: 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.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
76958 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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.
Risk: 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.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
2 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
165923 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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.
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
2 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Risk: 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.
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
3181 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
ID: 2100818VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers were fully engaged; however, wiper motor failed to operate as intended. The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle, creating a visibility hazard. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after a while the windshield wipers started to function as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V461000 (VISIBILITY); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.