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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about the engine (41% of complaints, typically around 64,000 miles). It is 7th of 23 Outlander model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
Engine
24 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated…
There have been many problems the last couple years with my car, I noticed last year when I was on a long distance road trip that my transmission overheating light was coming on? I had to pull over a couple times and let it cool down before I could continue... It stopped doing it for awhile, and then now my car is…
Electrical
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While operating the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to activate. The next morning, the vehicle would not start. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The contact reprogrammed the ecu and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was…
The etacs control has caused my tail lights and tag lights to not work. This is an extreme amount of money to fix. I see there was a recall on the etacs for vehicles made in 2010 and I believe my car should be in this recall but nothing has come up according to the VIN. I cannot get my car inspected and registered due…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate while attempting to drive in the rain. The vehicle was taken to cabreros hermanos dealer in puerto rico where it was denied service under the recall remedy. The contact stated that she had the recall notice in…
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact noticed that the heater and defroster stopped working without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blower wire motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (oakland…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 14%Transmission
6 complaints · 10%I was stopped on one stop signal, waiting my turn to cross a busy highway, when I had my chance to cross the higway the vehicle suddenly stops and pops up on the screen "service required" according what I got explained the vehicle enter in safe mode and wont let US finish to cross the highway, a truck came right on…
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle vibrated excessively. Lowering the speed reduced the vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front passenger side axle separated from the transmission, which caused the…
Air bags
4 complaints · 7%Car was struck on highway on its side and was pushed off the road through 30ft of trees. Damage to all sides of car (totaled) except rear. No air bag went off despite severity of crash.
The contact owned a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact was involved in a front end collision. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was…
Speed control
4 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi uplander sport. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate from stops. The failure occurred on many occasions, while stopped and while turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer stated that the…
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated…
Suspension
4 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle vibrated excessively. Lowering the speed reduced the vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front passenger side axle separated from the transmission, which caused the…
The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while the vehicle was operated at various speeds there was an abnormal popping sound emitted from the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken jerry's Mitsubishi located at 1906 e joppa rd, parkville, md where it was diagnosed…
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 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.
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.
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 recall began july 28, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-17-003.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain 2007-2013 outlander vehicles. 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.
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 rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on july 28, 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-009.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 outlander vehicles manufactured september 8, 2006, to march 29, 2013. In the affected 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.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, 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 that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began january 2017. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-16-003.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 lancer, 2004 lancer wagon, 2003-2006 lancer evolution, 2003-2006 outlander and 2007-2013 outlander v-6 vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. In the affected vehicles, 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: 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.
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.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. The recall began in august 2014. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-006.
Full defect summary
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. The transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. As a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (24 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles); visibility and wipers (9 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 8 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?
- It is 7th of 23 Outlander model years by number of complaints, with 58 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.