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Mitsubishi Outlander
Model Overview
Mitsubishi has offered its Outlander to Canadian compact SUV buyers since 2003. Its biggest play is strong value in this competitive segment, and it puts forward a no-nonsense design that houses rare-for-the-class standard seating for seven. Other Outlander pluses are Mitsubishi's under-rated reputation for reliability, and one of the industry's most generous new-vehicle warranties.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Outlander9131
Great car. Mitsubishi is a solid choice for a car
March 01, 2020
ES
Overall Score
Amazingly, my 2013 outlander is my favorite. It is super reliable. The older it gets, the more distinctive it is. It is into a hipster category now!
I have pretty much only completed oil changes. I recently did the brakes and replaced tires. Normal stuff. Nothing big. Super reliable. Basic is better if you want reliable and cost-effective.
Comfort
8
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-285
Recall date
2023-05-12
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-23-001
Units Affected:
17,364
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the display screen. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the display software.
Recall number
2022-351
Recall date
2022-06-30
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-22-003
Units Affected:
8,583
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the infotainment display software.
Recall number
2022-018
Recall date
2022-01-24
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-22-001
Units Affected:
3,903
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine could stall while driving and you may not be able to restart it.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.
Recall number
2021-471
Recall date
2021-07-30
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-21-007
Units Affected:
355
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2020-216
Recall date
2020-05-15
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-20-003
Units Affected:
81,543
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front cross-member (subframe). As a result, a lower control arm could eventually detach from the cross-member. This could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control can create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front cross-member (subframe). If no significant corrosion is found, the dealer will spray a sealing and anti-corrosion coating both inside and on the cross-member. If significant corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the cross-member.
Recall number
2020-215
Recall date
2020-05-15
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-20-002
Units Affected:
526
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the right-side seat belt in the second-row seating may have an incorrect guide piece installed. As a result, the seat belt may not work properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the right-side seat belt in the second-row. If the wrong guide piece is installed, the seat belt will be replaced.
Recall number
2018-589
Recall date
2018-10-26
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-18-010
Units Affected:
7,575
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, a wiring connector located under the driver's side carpet may become contaminated by salt water and corrode over time. This could cause a short-circuit that may cause the connector to overheat and melt and potentially lead to a fire if combustible objects are nearby. A vehicle fire could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will relocate and replace the wiring connector terminal to a higher position and replace the rear display harness with a new one.
Recall number
2018-508
Recall date
2018-09-14
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-18-008
Units Affected:
18,281
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an issue in the software that manages the brake system Hydraulic Unit may allow it to reset without warning and could cause some vehicle features to malfunction. If this were to occur while driving, the following features may be affected: automatic braking (if Automatic Cruise Control (ACC) and/or Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) is in operation), Antilock Braking System (ABS), Active Stability Control (ASC), Brake Auto Hold (BAH). If these systems malfunction, there could be an increased risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the Hydraulic Unit control software.
Recall number
2018-507
Recall date
2018-09-14
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-18-007
Units Affected:
8,089
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, an issue in the software used by the Electronic Control Unit responsible for managing the Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) feature may cause it to not operate as intended alerting the driver to brake unnecessarily in certain situations. If the driver attempts to brake while FCM is also activating, the vehicle may decelerate rapidly. This could create a situation where another motorist does not anticipate a preceding vehicle’s sudden brake application or stop, creating the risk of a rear-end collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the software for the Forward Collision Mitigation system.
Recall number
2018-054
Recall date
2018-01-26
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-18-003
Units Affected:
18,795
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the sunroof may not have been bonded properly and could separate from the vehicle. This could pose a risk to other road users, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly.
Recall number
2018-053
Recall date
2018-01-26
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-18-002
Units Affected:
39,131
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, insufficient rust prevention to the parking brake shaft and insufficient sealing performance of the rear brake caliper boot could allow water to penetrate inside these components causing corrosion. As a result, the parking brake shaft may become stuck causing brake dragging and/or decreased parking brake performance. Additionally, the automatic adjuster for the brake pad clearance of the rear brake caliper with the built-in parking brake may not work correctly. These conditions could lead to a vehicle rollaway, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear brakes as necessary.
Recall number
2018-052
Recall date
2018-01-26
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-18-001
Units Affected:
45,050
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack over time due to repetitive high load operations and stress concentration. This could cause the drive belt to detach, leading to battery depletion, which would result in a loss of motive power and a loss of power steering assist. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auto tensioner with a countermeasure unit.
Recall number
2017-475
Recall date
2017-09-29
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-17-005
Units Affected:
28,615
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, defective electrical relays may have been installed in the power distribution center. This could cause various electrical circuits to fail, potentially resulting in engine stalling, reduced engine power, or loss of engine cooling fan function potentially resulting in engine overheating. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace affected relay(s) with updated parts.
Recall number
2017-364
Recall date
2017-07-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-17-003
Units Affected:
42,283
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area and potentially collect in the area of the wiper motor breathing hole. If the wiper motor is not operating, water could potentially enter the wiper motor through the breathing hole. If this occurs, over time, it could result in corrosion and/or an electrical conduction failure, both of which could result in the wiper motor not operating. If the wiper motor were to stop operating, the windshield wipers would become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the wiper motor with an upgraded wiper motor that will prevent water intrusion.
Recall number
2017-198
Recall date
2017-04-07
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-17-002
Units Affected:
7,742
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the dimensions of some components in certain door latch mechanisms may be out of specification and may not securely latch in high-temperature conditions. If this occurs and a door mechanism does not securely latch, the door could inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected door latches with countermeasure units.
Recall number
2016-529
Recall date
2016-10-27
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-16-009
Units Affected:
42,283
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the rubber boot which covers the ball joint with a countermeasure one, and the wiper motor crank arm will also be inspected and replaced as necessary.
Recall number
2016-379
Recall date
2016-07-27
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR16-006
Units Affected:
10,833
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the range switch could momentarily experience a loss of signal. If this occurs, the driver may experience an unexpected reduction of vehicle acceleration which could, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions and the driver's reactions, increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the CVT-ECU.
Recall number
2016-317
Recall date
2016-06-21
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR16-003
Units Affected:
64,305
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This would allow the wheel to rotate off its designed axis, and could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the crossmember and apply an anti-corrosion treatment or replace the assembly, as required.
Recall number
2015-166
Recall date
2015-04-17
System affected
Heater And Defroster
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR15-003
Units Affected:
32,810
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the blower motor may have been incorrectly manufactured. This could result in a premature failure of the blower motor which could affect the defroster performance resulting in reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace blower motor and the power transistor as needed.
Recall number
2015-165
Recall date
2015-04-17
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR15-002
Units Affected:
27,277
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the ECU which controls the head lights, tail lights and windshield wipers may have been improperly manufactured. This could cause the voltage in the ECU to become unstable and cause the head lights and/or tail lights to turn off and/or the windshield wipers to become inoperable. This could affect driver visibility and decrease vehicle conspicuity, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the affected ECU with an updated version.
Recall number
2014-398
Recall date
2014-09-15
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR14-010
Units Affected:
14,861
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the brake light switch could cause the brake lights to become inoperative. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch.
Recall number
2014-397
Recall date
2014-09-15
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR14-009
Units Affected:
49,227
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the drive belt material may cause abnormal pulley wear. If the vehicle is driven under this condition, the drive belt may become damaged from the worn pulley and detach, affecting electrical charging system and cooling system function and would illuminate the engine warning lamp(s) on the instrument panel. This could result in battery depletion and an overheated engine, resulting in a loss of motive power. Vehicles equipped with a hydraulic power steering system could also experience loss of power steering assist. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the drive belt, and the pulley will be replaced if it is found worn beyond a certain level.
Recall number
2014-248
Recall date
2014-06-25
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR14-005
Units Affected:
3,549
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain 2012 to 2014 model year vehicles, due to improper manufacturing of the oil seal boss in certain transfer assemblies, the oil seal can become out of position and allow automatic transmission fluid to enter into the transfer assembly, resulting in reduced automatic transmission fluid pressure in the transaxle. This condition would illuminate the “Automatic Transmission” (A/T) warning light in the instrument panel and could result in the inability to shift gears or to drive the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer assembly. Note: Only a limited number of 2007 to 2010 model year vehicles equipped with a replacement transfer assembly are included in the recall population.
Recall number
2014-247
Recall date
2014-06-25
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR14-006
Units Affected:
1,635
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain 2013 model year vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission may have been manufactured with insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the bosses on the converter housing of the automatic transaxle. This may cause the power steering pressure tube to rust from abrasive contact between the two components. In the worst case, a pin hole could develop and allow for power steering fluid leakage, which can result in the loss of power steering assist and increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube. Note: Only a limited number of 2007 to 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a replacement automatic transaxle with the bosses on the converter housing are included in the recall population.
Recall number
2012-001
Recall date
2012-01-04
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,301
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. An incorrectly manufactured turn signal lever could cause the auto-cancel function to become inoperative. The vehicle operator will, however, continue to be able to manually cancel the turn signals. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the turn signal lever.
Recall number
2009-072
Recall date
2009-03-06
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-09-002
Units Affected:
14,664
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake booster check valve may stick closed when the engine is shut off. When the vehicle is re-started and put into motion, under certain driving conditions (very slow vehicle manoeuvres), there may be insufficient initial braking assist, which could temporarily increase the stopping distance. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the brake booster check valve.
Recall number
2008-453
Recall date
2008-12-22
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-09-001
Units Affected:
3,963
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been contaminated with silicone grease during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in the following road users being unaware of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch.
Recall number
2008-063
Recall date
2008-02-21
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
2,206
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles not equipped with the power seat option, the unused harness connector for the power seat feature is placed directly on the floorboard, underneath the carpeting. If a vehicle occupant enters the vehicle with a sufficient amount of snow on their feet containing road salt, it is possible for the melted snow mixture to soak the carpet and allow the salt-water solution to come into contact with the unused power seat harness connector. As a result, the connector terminal may corrode and allow current to flow, resulting in the gradual heating and melting of the connector. This could result in a vehicle fire, causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will relocate the floor harness beneath both the passenger and driver seats to an area above the carpet.
Recall number
2004-044
Recall date
2004-02-04
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-04-001
Units Affected:
3,000
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
On certain vehicles, the owner's manual does not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210. The manual does not contain language on the adjustment of the head restraints when using the user-ready tether anchorages. Improper placement of the tether strap could result in insufficient restraint of the child restraint system. Correction: A sticker containing step-by-step instructions for handling the head restraint when installing tether straps as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the owner's manual will be mailed to owners.
Recall number
2003-139
Recall date
2003-05-23
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-03-002
Units Affected:
2,608
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, water may enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. This water may collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seatbelt pre-tensioner, lateral airbag impact sensor and stop lamps causing inoperability or malfunction of these systems. Correction: Dealer will seal any openings in the side sills and dash panel and replace corroded floor harness.
Recall number
2003-023
Recall date
2003-01-31
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
SR-03-001
Units Affected:
2,000
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, in extremely low temperatures, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve and cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating. Correction: Dealer will modify the engine control computer software.
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