2013 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (15), Air Bags (14), Engine (9).
Key takeaways
- 68 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 14 | 21% |
| Engine | 9 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 12% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 12% |
| Power Train | 7 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 9% |
| Structure | 5 | 7% |
| Suspension | 4 | 6% |
| Steering | 4 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-27
My vehicle shut off on a state route when I had the vehicle towed to the dealership I was informed it was the ecu. I found out a year after my vehicle was purchased, there was a technical service bulletin out in this part. I am not sure why there was not a recall sent when they knew this part could be defective and my ...
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
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More for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
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.