2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 26%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,161miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 26% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,161 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 I was involved in a head on motor vehicle collision in my 2013 Outlander Sport. Although at the time of impact I was traveling on the highway doing between 45-55 MPH, and the impact area of my vehicle was all front end, not one single airbag deployed. I suffered injuries to my neck and chest that I feel could have been avoided had my airbags deployed at the time of impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10935470, filed 2016-12, 100,000 miles“Airbag service system light is on In my car and the codes ran and it popped up SR-14-001 they gave me paperwork saying its a recall on my driver seat mounted airbag wiring has been improperly installed. Dealership is saying its not a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11493124, filed 2022-11“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While operating the vehicle, the service air bag required message displayed and remained illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11097658, filed 2018-05, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear passenger's side of the vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver and front passenger sustained minor bruises that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10924628, filed 2016-11, 38,000 miles“Passenger side rear view mirror became inop. Horn inop/ unresponsive. Air bag driver and passenger side (components inside cabin roof posts lateral of vehicle dashboard coming loose.”
NHTSA complaint #11454411, filed 2022-02Related recalls
- 14V031000Feb 4, 2014Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured July 20, 2012, through May 29…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013
Related 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 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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