2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 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.
“In 2020 I got a recall for engine support from Mitsubishi. We took it in and told me that the support was find that I didn’t need to be replace even tho the recall called for it. They ended up putting rust paint on the support. 4 weeks ago that part broke on my wife when she was driving down the road. The steering wheel was taken out of my wife’s hand while driving. She was able to get the off the road safely. But sprained her wrist. When I found the broken part on the car. I call Mitsubishi themself. …”
NHTSA complaint #11580181, filed 2024-03“My vehicle has had over 10 recalls but Mitsubishi has refused to properly fix any of the problems. I will attach a photo of the control arms and certain parts and recalls THEY cleared, and sent me on my way with. Now there is full suspension damage. Tire damage. And an entire list of other recalls that were never fixed by Mitsubishi. Also Airbag light, incorrect gas level. Windshield fluid leaking, and more. My front tire is about to fly off. There are problems with the struts. And no mechanic wants to touch it due to a strut recall and can’t even buy struts anywhere for my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425701, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V144000 (Suspension, Structure); and it was determined the undercarriage was extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the rust. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11668660, filed 2025-06, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, his wife indicated that the vehicle was not driving in a straight line. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver’s side suspension lower control arm had fractured due to subframe rust and corrosion. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V279000 (Suspension) but the failure occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11505970, filed 2023-02, 140,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V300000Jul 8, 2013Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through January 25…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11007471Aug 7, 2024Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10231422Jan 25, 2023This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision)
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10190108Mar 22, 2021This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing them Safety Recall Bulletin SR-21-001 was released and is an expansion of Recall SR-20-003.
- 10190107Mar 22, 2021This Safety Recall Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers.
- 10179517Aug 31, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.
- 10179516Aug 31, 2020This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.
- 10179524Aug 7, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.
- 10178224Jul 31, 2020This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.
- 10178223Jul 31, 2020This ATIN-20-SR-003D supersedes ATIN-20-SR-003C and ATIN-20-SR-003B, providing notification of modifications to the TSB and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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