repaired · 2022 Q2
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the engine. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-069 the manufacturer reports only 37% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
3Power train
2Visibility
2Engine and engine cooling
2Steering
85 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 8 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Body: hatchback/liftgate
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…
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
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.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
Risk. If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
no report yet
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Outlander Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlander Sport median. How we score
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport safety ratings
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Outlander Sport owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I KNOW THIS CAR HAS FOUR RECALLS ON IT. BUT I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BEEN GOOGLING SLOW OR SLUGGISH ACCELERATION ISSUES AND OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THEN I CAME ACROSS A RECALL FOR THE OUTLANDER SPORT INVOLVING THE CVT IN NEWER…
I NOTICED JUST RECENTLY WHEN I WAS ON A LONG DISTANCE ROAD TRIP THAT MY TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING LIGHT WAS COMING ON? I HAD TO PULL OVER A COUPLE TIMES AND LET IT COOL DOWN BEFORE I COULD CONTINUE... IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NO ONE AT MITSUBISHI OR OTHER SHOPS KNOWS WHATS WRONG? PLEASE HELP
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STEADY WITH THE ENGINE BUCKING, SURGING, LOSING R.P.M.'S WHILE DRIVING AND STALLING AFTER COMING TO A FULL STOP. *TWO (2) O2 SENSORS WERE REPLACED, COMPUTER RE-PROGRAMED, ONE (1) OF THE TWO (2) SENSORS REPLACED AGAIN, WITH A FINAL REPAIR TO A SUSPECTED AIR LEAK WHICH…
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