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2013 Mitsubishi OutlanderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-458 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years52% below the Outlander median · #18 of 21 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 17%Owner complaints265 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage67kVisibility/wiper, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander has problems

26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility/wiper60
Engine51
Electrical system40
Power train40
Air bags33
Service brakes21
Steering10
Seats10
Vehicle speed control11
3 other systems31

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 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.

39%repaired · 2022 Q2

Structure: frame and members

Recall 20V-279 · May 18, 2020 · 141,200 vehicles · 55,415 repaired

Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2018 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 17V-461 · Jul 20, 2017 · 100,082 vehicles · 35,221 repaired

Risk. Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

35%repaired · 2018 Q4

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 16V-791 · Oct 31, 2016 · 100,082 vehicles · 35,192 repaired

Risk. Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

17%repaired · 2018 Q2

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 16V-458 · Jun 23, 2016 · 194,674 vehicles · 32,605 repaired

Risk. A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
74%repaired · 2015 Q4

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 14V-366 · Jun 25, 2014 · 203 vehicles · 150 repaired

Risk. A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 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 median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
In owners' words

What Outlander owners report

Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO WAIT FOR THE RAIN TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…
Complaint 11055317 · Dec 18, 2017 · 65,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V792000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. DON…
Complaint 11019084 · Aug 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V791000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE WIPERS FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A…
Complaint 11000800 · Jun 23, 2017 · 57,800 miles

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