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All cars · Mitsubishi Outlander · 2013

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints8NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,200 and 32,000 miles. Median 5,600, from 8 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Lights12%
Steering12%
Transmission & drivetrain12%
Seats12%
Engine12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
810000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 5

  • 20V279000 May 2020 Structure / Frame And Members

    Defect. 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

    Risk. A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 th

  • 17V461000 Jul 2017 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 16V791000 Oct 2016 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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-16-0

  • 16V458000 Jun 2016 Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

    Defect. 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 me

    Risk. A detached front control arm can result in the loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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 custo

  • 14V366000 Jun 2014 Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, And Connections

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedElectrical overstress20192024

Manufacturer communications 106

Mitsubishi filed 106 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD24 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD24 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD22 / 28 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD22 / 27 / 24Regular$2,600
3.0L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD19 / 26 / 22Premium$3,500
3.0L 6-cylAuto (S6)4WD19 / 24 / 21Premium$3,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2010–6–Airbags
2011–14–Engine
2012–3–Visibility
2013–8–Lights
2014–26–Airbags
2015–31–Transmission & drivetrain
20162105626,576Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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