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moderate Owners of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2008 Outlander | 7 |
| 2009 Outlander | 5 |
| 2010 Outlander | 5 |
| 2011 Outlander | 8 |
| 2012 Outlander (this page) | 6 |
| 2013 Outlander | 8 |
| 2014 Outlander | 4 |
| 2015 Outlander | 3 |
| 2016 Outlander | 3 |
All 2 active visibility recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
No new NHTSA visibility complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 9 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v791000 (visibility) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (larry jay Mitsubishi, 8415 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, (866) 237-9670) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available.…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 6 complaints filed, visibility issues most often appear around 6,915 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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 — 2 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.