2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems and complaints

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (14), Electrical System (14), Engine (9).

Key takeaways

  • 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags1421%
Electrical System1421%
Engine913%
Unknown Or Other812%
Visibility/Wiper812%
Power Train710%
Service Brakes69%
Structure57%
Suspension46%
Steering46%
Fuel/Propulsion System34%
Seat Belts23%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD4/54/54/54/5
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD4/54/54/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Suspension,structure - filed 2025-06-23

The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Suspension, Structure); and it was determined the undercarriage was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rust. The manufacturer was contacted, but no ...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-02-18

The lights on my clutch are not coming on. I’m concerned there are other electrical issues affecting the cluster and the odometer display

Air Bags - filed 2024-10-14

AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIRED message appears on dash. Occurred on 09/20/2018 and again on 09/29/2023. Both times required service to fix. Has now happened again on 10/14/2024. Secondary issue was reported by another driver for same vehicle for NHTSA ID Number: 11339357 and NHTSA ID Number: 11567379

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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.