Model year
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 22 complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 6 recalls and 14 complaints under OUTLANDER SPORT. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (6), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), ENGINE (3). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 116 complaints
- 2004 52 complaints
- 2005 19 complaints
- 2006 21 complaints
- 2007 125 complaints
- 2008 58 complaints
- 2009 46 complaints
- 2010 60 complaints
- 2011 58 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 45 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 145 complaints
- 2017 51 complaints
- 2018 57 complaints
- 2019 29 complaints
- 2020 31 complaints
- 2021 19 complaints
- 2022 217 complaints
- 2023 50 complaints
- 2024 26 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
20V279000 · May 18, 2020
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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,…
18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
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…
17V461000 · Jul 20, 2017
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
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…
16V791000 · Oct 31, 2016
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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…
16V458000 · Jun 23, 2016
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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,…
14V366000 · Jun 25, 2014
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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…
Complaints
22 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| OUTLANDER SPORT | 6 | 14 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| Sport SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| Sport SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Outlander 2WD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Outlander 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Outlander 4WD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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