2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has 1 complaint and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. The single complaint describes the vehicle shutting off unexpectedly on a state highway due to a faulty ECU, which posed a safety risk. The owner mentioned that a technical service bulletin was issued about this part but no recall was initiated.
Common Issues
- Engine shutdown. Vehicle turns off unexpectedly on the highway related to ECU malfunction, risking driver safety.
Eight recalls affect various systems including steering, suspension, structural components, and visibility features. The recalls address safety defects that could impair handling, control, or driver visibility.
Recalls
- Power steering pressure tube. Recall 14V366000 affects 203 vehicles. The pressure tube may develop a hole from contact with the transmission, causing fluid leaks and loss of steering assistance. The repair involves replacing both the pressure and return tubes free of charge.
- Front lower control arm corrosion. Recall 16V458000 covers 194,674 vehicles. Saltwater exposure can corrode the front cross member causing the control arms to detach and risk loss of control. Dealers will apply anti-corrosion treatment or replace the cross member at no cost.
- Front lower control arm corrosion. Recall 20V279000 involves 141,200 vehicles with similar corrosion risks leading to control arm detachment. Repairs include inspection, corrosion sealing, or cross member replacement free of charge.
- Wiper link corrosion. Recall 16V791000 for 100,082 vehicles addresses water intrusion causing ball joint corrosion and possible wiper separation, risking loss of function. Dealers replace rubber boots and inspect wiper components free of charge.
- Wiper motor failure. Recall 17V461000 affects 100,082 vehicles. Water leaks cause internal motor corrosion leading to failure and reduced visibility. Wiper motors will be replaced free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs from these defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney can help determine the best course of action.
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Summary
2013
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
536241
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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.
2013 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
2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
ID: 2124171ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.