2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,948miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,948 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 just had accident today 02/18/201. My car was badly damaged and a possible total loss. The first situation that made me concerned about is the airbag. The side airbag on the passengers side (front and back) did not deploy. The impact was enormous that if my child was there I don't know if she's still with me. I am concerned that this might happen to the other Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner. Airbag of Mitsubishi is so concerning. I would like to file a law suit against Mitsubishi for not being safe for the driver to drive....updated 03-11-15”
NHTSA complaint #10684164, filed 2015-02, 38,948 miles“I was driving in freeway 110 when the passenger side airbag loosened and hanged semi-open. I did not notice it until I got home and a friend of mine came with me to pick up my son in school. When she sat in the front passenger seat, she noticed it and pointed it out to me. I just got this vehicle a month ago brand new. I was lucky it did not deploy while I was in the freeway because if it did it could possibly cause me to have an accident. I feel that Mitsubishi should inspect their vehicles more before selling them.”
NHTSA complaint #10459989, filed 2012-05, 1,200 miles“Takata recall when I turned on the car the light of my panel shows airbag service needed . Stay on the light until I turn off the car. I have this problem since saturday, february 2nd of this current years until present time. I looked on online and I found a lot of complaints with the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11174579, filed 2019-02“The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving about 45 MPH during night, the vehicle hit two pedestrians crossing the road and fatally injured one of the pedestrians. The other passenger was being pushed in a wheelchair and did sustain injuries but did not seek medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicators. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to a tow yard, waiting for the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219713, filed 2019-06, 70,000 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 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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