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Mitsubishi Outlander SportModel year report

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

12/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
83,302miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and other or unknown (5). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 83,302 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 131 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 30 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 12 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (2), Body and structure (2), Suspension (2), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “I noticed just recently when I was on a long distance road trip that my transmission overheating light was coming on? I had to pull over a couple times and let it cool down before I could continue... It is very dangerous and no one at Mitsubishi or other shops knows whats wrong? Please help”

NHTSA complaint #11193105, filed 2019-04, 166 miles

Electrical system: “I was driving along on a normal city street and all of the sudden every indicator light began to come on...first the battery charging system, next the engine overheat warning, the ABS, the brake, the power steering, the air bag, etc. I began to lose power, idle roughly, and eventually die completely. It would not restart. The next day, I tried to jump start with no success at all. After further examination, noticed that the drive belt had come off the pulleys completely.”

NHTSA complaint #10920316, filed 2016-10, 100,475 miles

Other or unknown: “When driving back in november 2016 I was driving down the road in a rain storm and the windshield wipers stopped working. After doing some research I found there was a recall on the wipers. So I called the company and they informed me that recall did not cover my vehicle. So about 3-4 weeks go by and I get my mail and what do I get but a recall for the wipers on my vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11004955, filed 2017-07, 81,000 miles

Air bags: “I was returning home from work and was at a stop sign waiting to turn left. Cross traffic does not stop. When believing I was clear I began my left turn when a car crossed in front of mine at a high rate of speed. I attempted to stop but the two cars collided and the front end of my car was completely torn off and my front hood was buckled back towards the windshield. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063381, filed 2018-01, 110,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,489 and 100,475 miles.

5%0–100%10–2515%25–5020%50–7520%75–10035%100–1505%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 83,302 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2014201520162017620182019202120242025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cylCVT243027$2,500
Outlander Sport 2WD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual243026$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD2.0L 4-cylCVT242926$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 131 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 131 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20237150427—Too new
20221126,7341427—Not enough data
20211922,0001427—Rising
20202651,000142754 · TypicalRising
20192631,550142546 · TypicalRising
20182150,6942425—Stable
20172733,870042530 · FewerFalling
20162627,850842574 · MoreRising
201518347,0009426100 · MoreFalling
20144159,800642682 · MoreFalling
20134261,0091042744 · TypicalFalling
20121452,9006427—Not enough data
20113083,30210—2712 · FewerRising

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 83,302 miles and the middle half falls between 60,489 and 100,475 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.