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moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
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.
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 SCH…
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 …
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 …
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover visibility issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.