Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 30 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V279000 Lower Control Arm May Detach Due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V103000 Wiper Link Can Corrode Due to Moisture Exposure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V069000 Belt Tensioner may Break Allowing Belt to Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V867000 Lift Gate Supports may Fail and Lift Gate may Fall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V792000 Water Intrusion may cause Wiper Motor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V579000 Incorrect VINs on Certification Labels/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V233000 Blower Motor may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V562000 Drive Belt may Detach due to Worn Engine Pulley NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V560000 Brake Booster Switch Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V255000 Panoramic Glass Roof May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Of the 30 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 30 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport faces medium reliability concerns, primarily related to its visibility systems and engine cooling components. Recalls address significant issues like windshield wiper malfunctions and engine belt failures, affecting safety and performance. While these concerns are notable, they are not exceptionally severe or widespread, justifying an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wiper motor | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| drive belt tensioner | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| liftgate hinge | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| brake booster | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement at 60,000 miles
- Timing belt at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Wiper failure during rain
- Squealing from engine bay
- Liftgate not holding open
- Brake pedal not returning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.