2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle system components with no specific complaints logged for this model year.
There are 9 recalls affecting various systems on the 2012 Outlander. These recalls involve safety and mechanical components such as the steering, suspension, frame, engine belts, and windshield wiper mechanisms. The recalls primarily address risks of steering fluid leaks, suspension corrosion, engine stalling, and windshield wiper failures.
- Power steering pressure tube. Recall 14V366000 affects 203 vehicles. Insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and transmission converter housing can cause a hole and fluid leak. Fluid loss could result in steering assistance loss, increasing crash risk. Repairs involve replacing the power steering pressure tube and return tube free of charge.
- Front lower control arms corrosion. Recalls 16V458000 and 20V279000 cover about 335,874 vehicles including the 2012 Outlander. Salt water exposure causes corrosion that may detach front control arms, leading to loss of control and a crash risk. Dealers inspect and apply an anti-corrosion agent or replace the front cross member as needed, with no charge to owners.
- Drive belt tensioner cracking. Recall 18V069000 applies to 141,053 vehicles. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, detaching the accessory drive belt. This could cause engine stalling and battery discharge, raising crash risk. Dealers replace the belt tensioner with an improved version free of charge.
- Front wiper link ball joint corrosion. Recall 16V791000 affects 100,082 vehicles. Water intrusion may corrode the wiper link ball joint causing it to separate and the wipers to fail. Loss of wiper function reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Dealers replace the rubber boot to prevent water entry and inspect the wiper motor crank arm, replacing it if necessary.
- Windshield wiper motor corrosion. Recall 17V461000 involves 100,082 vehicles. Water leaking into the wiper motor breathing hole causes corrosion and possible motor failure. Failure leads to visibility loss and increased crash risk. Dealers replace the wiper motor free of charge.
Owners affected by repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety-related defects in the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law. Such laws provide protections for consumers dealing with ongoing vehicle issues involving safety and reliability.
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
677294
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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.
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
100082 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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.
Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
194674 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
100082 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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.
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
2012 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
203 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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.
Risk: A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.