2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,450 miles.
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.
“Takata recall when driving my vehicle makes a wining sound from the engine in the vehicle when I am driving. Second problem is the my windhield wiper no longer hold water and it is leaking out completely. The windshield wiper worked when purchased and the engine loud wining noise just started in september when the windshield stop working. The engine noise is while being driven. The wiper just started leaking it has a hold in the reserver I believe.”
NHTSA complaint #10925524, filed 2016-11, 48,000 miles“Transmission/engine makes a high pitched whining noise when accelerating above 2000 rpms currently. It started out only doing it when going up hill at higher rpms but has gotten worse. It has also affected the electrical system and had the locks, backup camera, reverse lights all going haywire. This was witnessed by my oil shop while getting an oil change on it the mechanic couldnt get the vehicle from drive to park amd once it did go it would unlock from park. I was told it was sensors by a Mitsubishi dealership but that didnt solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995813, filed 2017-06, 52,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177373Jun 5, 2020This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them of the upcoming recall being released for the inside and outside surfaces of the front cross members…
- 10159648Apr 25, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. The bulletin instructs dealers to confirm a list of specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if vehicle experiences the…
- 10057905Mar 1, 2015Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097.
- 10056298Jun 1, 2014Mitsubishi: if lower quality fuel is used, vehicles would have engine stalling or rough idle condition at low speeds, prior to stopping or starting, and is operated, with air…
- 10055644Apr 1, 2014Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles may fail to start, and steering control, tailgate, and the doors will not be able to lock or unlock, when…
- 10055326Mar 1, 2014Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. On some vehicles, the engine cannot be started, doors, tailgate, and steering control cannot be locked or unlocked due to…
- 10054444Nov 1, 2013Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 9% |
| 2021 | 5 | 26% |
| 2020 | 8 | 31% |
| 2019 | 5 | 19% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 19% |
| 2016 | 8 | 31% |
| 2015 | 35 | 19% |
| 2014 | 4 | 10% |
| 2013 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 | 2 | 14% |
| 2011 | 8 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
6 complaintsElectrical system
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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