2012 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (8), Power Train (7), Engine (5).
Key takeaways
- 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 22% |
| Power Train | 7 | 19% |
| Engine | 5 | 14% |
| Suspension | 5 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% |
| Seats | 1 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2025-10-08
My Mitsubishi vehicle has an open recall related to a drive belt issue. Mitsubishi confirmed the recall, but the company have not completed the repair or scheduled an appointment, even after several attempts to contact them. The vehicle has stalled multiple times while driving, including on city roads. When it stalls,...
Suspension,power Train - filed 2024-08-15
The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, she observed a rubbing noise emanating from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that on one of those occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving over ...
Suspension - filed 2024-04-27
The vehicle has extreme rust and corrosion. Car was service under the manufacturer recall on [XXX] 2020. The subframe crossmember has rusted so bad that it is a safety hazard. On my paperwork from the dealership it stated that anti-corrosion aerosol was applied with NOX RUST 712AM. It also stated that the recall pa...
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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.