2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems and complaints

Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most-reported areas: Engine (26), Electrical System (15), Unknown Or Other (12).

Key takeaways

  • 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2631%
Electrical System1518%
Unknown Or Other1214%
Engine And Engine Cooling911%
Power Train911%
Visibility/Wiper911%
Air Bags89%
Service Brakes78%
Suspension67%
Seat Belts56%
Structure45%
Vehicle Speed Control45%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Visibility - filed 2025-06-17

The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers were fully engaged; however, wiper motor failed to operate as intended. The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle, creating a visib...

Air Bags,seat Belts,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-03-09

Since I bought my car in 2021 the air bag system sensor goes off as well as the seatbelt light even if my seatbelt is on.

Electrical System,structure,service Brakes - filed 2024-06-01

Not starting due to corrosion issues

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.