NHTSA lists 14 complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2020-05-18. Systems: STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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, O (excerpt)
Consequence: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for th (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-02-09. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport 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.
Consequence: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-01-26. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Consequence: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-12-02. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt (excerpt)
Consequence: 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 of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-011. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-10-31. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. 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.
Consequence: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-01-03. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 OUTLANDER SPORT VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TURN SIGNAL LEVERS IN THE VEHICLE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE AUTO-CAN (excerpt)
Consequence: THE TURN SIGNAL MAY CONTINUE TO SIGNAL AN INTENDED DIRECTIONAL CHANGE AFTER A POINT WHEN THE AUTO-CANCEL FUNCTION, IF OPERATING PROPERLY, WOULD HAVE TERMINATED THE SIGNAL. A FOLLOWING OR ONCOMING DRIVER MAY RECEIVE INACCURATE INDICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR'S INTENDED MANEUVERS, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH BETWEEN VEHICLES DUE TO IMPROPER VEHICLE SIGNALING. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RETAILED TO CUSTOMERS WITH THIS POTENTIAL CONDITION, NO RECALL BULLETIN OR OWNER LETTERS WILL BE PREPARED. YOU MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
125 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 48 |
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| STRUCTURE | 34 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 |
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| SUSPENSION | 17 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 11 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 8 |
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| STEERING | 8 |
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11026481
Date: 2025-11-21. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
11007471
Date: 2024-08-07. Type: Other. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE, STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
11006081
Date: 2024-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module software to improve the Bluetooth connection when certain devices are connected to Wia Fi.
11003536
Date: 2024-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals.
10240443
Date: 2023-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
10235608
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
10235609
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
10235606
Date: 2023-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
10233997
Date: 2023-03-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
10234004
Date: 2023-03-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.