2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT Safety Overview
The 2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 10 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
- Structure:frame and members
- Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V144000: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 20V279000: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V103000: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V070000: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V792000: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the load forces associated with a vehicle crash, leaving the seat occupant insufficiently restrained and increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 14V744000: A loosened and weakened fastener may not be capable of withstanding the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
If the wiring is routed incorrectly, using the seat height adjustment may damage the wiring resulting in illumination of the air bag warning light. Subsequently, in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the driver side seat mounted air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 14V031000: If the wiring is routed incorrectly, using the seat height adjustment may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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 may require a longer stopping distance to come to a complete and controlled stop. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V300000: If the stabilizer link bracket damages the tire and/or brake line, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. This could cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V112000: The vehicle operator may believe they have fuel when the tank is actually empty. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. If the shift lever is moved from park without using the brake, the vehicle may roll causing personal injury.
NHTSA Recall 13V116000: If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.