Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
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Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V279000 |
Summary | 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, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use. |
Consequence | A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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 with a new one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
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Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20100826 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V103000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. |
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 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20100826 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V867000 |
Summary | 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 treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration. |
Consequence | If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury. |
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 is SR-16-011. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
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Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20100826 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V069000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
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Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20100826 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V867000 |
Summary | 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 treatment that can allow the outer tube to corrode due to salt and water penetration. |
Consequence | If the outer tube corrodes, there may be a rapid loss of the gas used to provide lift assistance, causing the lift gate to fall suddenly, increasing the risk of injury. |
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 is SR-16-011. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
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Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
Mfr Report Date | 20100826 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V792000 |
Summary | 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 windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor. |
Consequence | Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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 may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has atleast 10 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls?
A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls include: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.
A: Yes, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has atleast 10 recalls.Q: What are the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls?
A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls include: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.