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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the engine (33% of complaints, typically around 99,000 miles). It is 4th of 16 Outlander Sport model years by number of complaints and has 10 recalls.
Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Engine
10 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles.
Engine light came on steady with the engine bucking, surging, losing r.p.m.'s while driving and stalling after coming to a full stop. (2) o2 sensors were replaced, computer re-programed, one (1) of the two (2) sensors replaced again, with a final repair to a suspected air leak which finally,after 3-4 weeks, cleared…
I was driving along on a normal city street and all of the sudden every indicator light began to come on...first the battery charging system, next the engine overheat warning, the ABS, the brake, the power steering, the air bag, etc. I began to lose power, idle roughly, and eventually die completely. It would not…
Electrical
6 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: wiring.
While passing a slower vehicle during increased RPM's the motor stall and stopped asc service lights and airbag service light came on almost resulting in a crash with passing vehicle because of no steering and proper braking due to loss of power dealership diagnostic tech noted internal failure with electronic control…
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a wheel alignment was performed, but the failure continued. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right. The driver lost…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 17%A/c system blower: only blowing cold air from the drivers side and hot air on the passage's sides when A/C is on. It doesn't matter if on street/stationary/in motion,etc. I am not the only one with this problem,it is happening too all Mitsubishi vehicles from 2011 too 2012. Service manager at the Mitsubishi dealer and…
When driving back in november 2016 I was driving down the road in a rain storm and the windshield wipers stopped working. After doing some research I found there was a recall on the wipers. So I called the company and they informed me that recall did not cover my vehicle. So about 3-4 weeks go by and I get my mail and…
Air bags
4 complaints · 13%While passing a slower vehicle during increased RPM's the motor stall and stopped asc service lights and airbag service light came on almost resulting in a crash with passing vehicle because of no steering and proper braking due to loss of power dealership diagnostic tech noted internal failure with electronic control…
The contact owned a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into a preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver's head struck the steering wheel, which required medical attention. The medical diagnosis was a contusion involving…
Brakes
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a wheel alignment was performed, but the failure continued. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right. The driver lost…
Vehicle was purchased in virginia with the assumption it would pass maryland inspection as it had passed virginia inspection. Front brake pads were worn too thin and the rotors were rusted. To pass maryland inspection is needed new front brake pads and rotors and would have needed rear pads also. Dealership refused to…
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%Seat belts
3 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to secure properly, was loosely connected, and failed to retract when necessary. The vehicle was to be inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or a mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Engine light came on steady with the engine bucking, surging, losing r.p.m.'s while driving and stalling after coming to a full stop. (2) o2 sensors were replaced, computer re-programed, one (1) of the two (2) sensors replaced again, with a final repair to a suspected air leak which finally,after 3-4 weeks, cleared…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: windshield.
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
Body and structure: frame and members
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 this recall is sr-20-003.
Full defect summary
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, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: belts and associated pulleys
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: hinge and attachments
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 and water penetration.
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A vehicle must comply with all regulatory requirements to ensure that it is safe.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on october 8, 2015. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-010.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 outlander sport vehicles manufactured on december 3, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with incorrect certification labels that were installed during manufacturing. The incorrect labels do not have the correct vehicle identification numbers (VIN) printed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Visibility and wipers: fan/motor
Risk: Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2015. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-003.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 lancer vehicles manufactured march 16, 2009, to march 30, 2011, 2010-2011 lancer sportback vehicles manufactured june 17, 2009, to december 1, 2010, 2010-2011 lancer evolution vehicles manufactured july 14, 2009, to january 7, 2011, 2009-2011 outlander vehicles manufactured february 10, 2009, to june 22, 2011, and 2011 outlander sport vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, to november 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: If the pedal is unable to move back to the proper position, the vehicle may not move as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in october 2014. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-008.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 outlander sport vehicles manufactured on september 3, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the switch sleeve in the brake booster may crack and prevent the brake pedal from returning properly.
Engine: belts and associated pulleys
Risk: If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on october 15, 2014. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-009.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lancer, lancer evolution, and outlander; 2009-2011 lancer sportback, lancer rilliart, and lancer sportback ralliart; and 2011 outlander sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4b1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.
Visibility and wipers: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk: Without primer being used, the panoramic glass roof may have reduced adhesion, possibly allowing the glass roof to detach from the vehicle, resulting in a road hazard to other vehicles.
Fix: Mmna will notify owners and dealers will inspect the panoramic glass to see if primer was installed. If primer is not present, the glass will be reinstalled. The recall began on july 8, 2013. Mmna's recall number is sr-13-007. Customers may contact mmna at 1-888-648-7820.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2011 outlander sport vehicles manufactured august 26, 2010, through march 29, 2011. The panoramic glass roof may have been installed without primer being applied before the adhesive.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (10 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- 10 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 18, 2020 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- It is 4th of 16 Outlander Sport model years by number of complaints, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.