2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 13% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While passing a slower vehicle during increased RPM's the motor stall and stopped asc service lights and airbag service light came on almost resulting in a crash with passing vehicle because of no steering and proper braking due to loss of power dealership diagnostic tech noted internal failure with electronic control module (ECM).”
NHTSA complaint #10651526, filed 2014-10, 85,603 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into a preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver's head struck the steering wheel, which required medical attention. The medical diagnosis was a contusion involving the right gyrus rectus with tissue loss and gliosis. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 04/04/16”
NHTSA complaint #10823971, filed 2016-02, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162637Jun 27, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct minor…
- 10159657Apr 11, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Interior and the Supplemental Restrain System (SRS) sections of the affected Service Manuals, to…
- 10170853Jan 8, 2013Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 23% |
| 2018 | 6 | 29% |
| 2017 | 6 | 22% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 4% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 11 | 26% |
| 2012 | 6 | 43% |
| 2011 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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.
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