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ProblemsByVin Index / 2011-MITSUBISHI-OUTLANDER / COMPLAINTS
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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander owner complaints

88 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

engine 8 complaints shown

22 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $3,100 · see engine cluster analysis →
12/30/2014 ODI #10668998.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 2/10/15*cn updated 10/2/2015*js

12/30/2014 ODI #10669127.0

I have been waiting for 1.5 months and counting for a local Mitsubishi dealer to replace my drive belt per instructions in the "important safety recall" notice. I have called every local dealer with the promise of returning my call when they receive the parts. I would like to know what vehicle manufacturers and the NHTSA consider to be "prompt" considering these are safety risks that put myself, my family, and others at risk on a daily basis until the part is repaired. Is it 45 days? 180 days? This is ridiculous that I have to sit and wait, driving my potentially dangerous car every day, when there is a known issue and a known solution. When issuing a recall, I would expect that the manufacturer and NHTSA would be adequately prepared to address the safety issue timely rather than allowing

12/08/2014 60,489 mi ODI #10662941.0

I went on vacation for seven days and when I returned I started the vehicle to make sure it would and it started just fine. The next morning as I was getting ready to leave for work, the vehicle stalled. I contacted roadside assistance and it was not the battery. I then towed the vehicle to a mechanic to have it looked at. They stated the engine may be done for because the compression levels were reading very low and the highest reading was a 41 of the four cylinders. They suggested its either the timing belt or the engine and that the timing belt should not have gone bad with only 60, 489 miles. I contacted Mitsubishi and learned I was over the manufacturer warranty by 489 miles. I'm lost for words and do not whether to go forward and get it fixed or if there's any other options for me.I

11/17/2014 ODI #10658531.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11/13/2014 ODI #10654726.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11/04/2014 ODI #10652322.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander sport. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.

11/03/2014 ODI #10652025.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11/03/2014 ODI #10652273.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14v562000 (engine) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.

electrical 4 complaints shown

13 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/30/2016 84,000 mi ODI #10938698.0

Tl* 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 not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,000.

12/05/2018 ODI #11156405.0

Brakes make a different sound (like a blow) when it brakes suddenly. Air conditioning stopped working two weeks ago. When the a / c is turned on, the sound of the compressor is heard but no air is voted. Opaque or not illuminate well. Low intensity of the lights.

12/01/2017 95,000 mi ODI #11051741.0

Tail lights not working dealer says ECU is bad

11/11/2011 ODI #10435283.0

The dashboard indicator for the headlight shows the parking light symbol for both the parking lights and the headlights. It is impossible to determine from the dashboard which lights are being used. This could result in driving at night with the parking lights on when headlights are needed. This is an unsafe condition. The headlight symbol should be used whenever the headlights are on. *tr

visibility 3 complaints shown

8 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/06/2018 69,000 mi ODI #11156630.0

Tl* 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 Mitsubishi, 2500 webster st, oakland, ca 94612, (510) 267-0688) was contacted to schedule an appointment. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made ware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 69,000.

11/20/2018 143,000 mi ODI #11152897.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that the blower motor failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to biggers Mitsubishi (located at 1325 e chicago st, elgin, il 60120, (224) 276-5676), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v233000 (visibility). No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

10/31/2018 60,000 mi ODI #11144411.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact stated that the windshield would become fogged over no matter the outside temperature making it difficult to see. The contact stated must keep the defogger on constantly in order so he can see out of the front windshield. The contact called the dealer route 46 Mitsubishi (400 us-46, totowa, nj 07512 (973) 330-9535) and they stated that the issue was not covered by a recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 60,000.

other 1 complaint shown

12/30/2017 155,000 mi ODI #11057663.0

Hello, my blower stopper working in my car and I found this recall online and I was wondering if my car was part of this recall: recall number 15v233000 recall date 04/20/2015 component visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower 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.

suspension 1 complaint shown

6 total in this category · severe · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
12/30/2016 ODI #10938838.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v458000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

brakes 1 complaint shown

12/12/2017 78,679 mi ODI #11054204.0

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 be responsible for the problem. The consumer stated the dealer provided a reimbursement and requested to withdraw the complaint. *js

seatbelts 1 complaint shown

4 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $500 · see seatbelts cluster analysis →
12/03/2018 70,000 mi ODI #11155640.0

I own a 2011 Mitsubishi outlander sport. The driver seat belt clicks as if it is fastened correctly then moments later it will pop out as if it were never attached. This is a huge safety risk for anyone who is driving the vehicle.

steering 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
10/31/2016 100,475 mi ODI #10920316.0

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 restart. The next day, I tried to jump start with no success at all. After further examination, noticed that the drive belt had come off the pulleys completely. *tr

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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