2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure) and suspension: 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, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,…
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…
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Linkages (visibility)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport 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.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…
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Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling)
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 the accessory drive belt to detach.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…
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Hinge and attachments (structure) and hatchback/liftgate (structure)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 11, 2016, to July 8, 2016. The lift gate support outer tube on the affected vehicles may have insufficient anti-corrosion…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lift gate supports, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall…
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Motor (visibility)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. 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…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners…
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2012 outlander sport vehicles, manufactured from november 9, 2011, through december 16, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the turn signal levers in the vehicle were…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the turn signal lever and replace it with a new one free of charge. No vehicles have been retailed to customers with this potential condition, no recall bulletin or owner letters will be prepared.…
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,244 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The vehicle has extreme rust and corrosion. Car was service under the manufacturer recall on [XXX] 2020. The subframe crossmember has rusted so bad that it is a safety hazard. On my paperwork from the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 27, 2024 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle overheated. An indep”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 18, 2023 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD, Outlander Sport 2WD, Outlander Sport 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–25 / 24–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/2.4/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 10 | 30 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 6 | 14 |
| 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 10 | 42 |
| 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 6 | 41 |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 9 | 182 |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 8 | 26 |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 27 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 2 | 21 |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 26 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 19 |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 1 | 11 |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
How do I know if my 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V001000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
- Galant1,788 complaints
- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- 3000GT461 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.