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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
20%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
62,434miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 20% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,434 miles. 1 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 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

“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

“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 owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a wheel alignment was performed, but the failure continued. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right. The driver lost control and crashed into a brick boulder. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723353, filed 2015-06, 39,266 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023343%
2022327%
2021632%
2020519%
201928%
2018733%
20171141%
2016519%
20151910%
2014512%
20131126%
2012214%
2011620%

Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Engine
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
4 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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