repaired · 2022 Q4
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-144 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Electrical system
11Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
4Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
4Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
3Steering
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Power train
75 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
10 recalls
2013 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 · 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.
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
Parking brake
Risk. If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully.
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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 Q1
Seat belts
Risk. A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Air bags
Risk. If the wiring is routed incorrectly, using the seat height adjustment may damage the wiring resulting in illumination of the air bag warning light.
no report yet
Suspension: front
Risk. If the stabilizer link bracket damages the tire and/or brake line, the driver may have more difficulty controlling the steering of the vehicle, or the vehicle…
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping.
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
2013 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
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport safety ratings
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Outlander Sport owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My electrical system and/or computer brain is not operating properly. About a year and 1/2 ago the low beam passenger light stopped working. I had the bulb replaced at Walmart. 2 months later it went out again. Walmart checked and said the bulb was not the problem so I went to Firestone and was…
hello: i purchased this vehicle last nov. the rear hatch was opening fine," but after a couple of months it has stopped and the only way to open it," is from the lever on the inside. you have to use a screw driver or prying tool of some sort to remove the cover in order to get to the lever and you…
The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the "Transmission Overheating" message was displayed on the instrument panel as the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle would restart after waiting approximately 10…
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