2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,018miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,018 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.
“Driving down the interstate its about 85 degrees out and im going 70 MPH. The transmission over heat light come on and it says to slow down. I didn't have a choice because the car started slowing down on its own. About 5 miles a pull over at a exit. I let it sit for about 15 minutes. Everything cleared up and I was able to make it home with no more problems.”
NHTSA complaint #11220488, filed 2019-06, 62,018 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission started overheating. There was a message displayed on the instrument panel to Slow Down. The vehicle then started to decelerate independently. The contact was able to park the vehicle and waited 10-15 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that failure recurred within 45 minutes. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the pin needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11468377, filed 2022-06, 96,793 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Transmission Overheating message was displayed on the instrument panel as the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle would restart after waiting approximately 10 minutes and would resume normal operation. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who discovered that there was no defect with her vehicle and that the failure was linked to an electrical issue. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11481041, filed 2022-08, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11003536Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle…
- 10161371May 16, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin updates the Rear Axle section of the affected Service Manuals, to correct the quantity of rear differential…
- 10158406Mar 13, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manual, to include steps for the…
- 10158405Mar 13, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Automatic Transmission section of the affected Service Manuals, to include additional…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10098881Feb 12, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, adds procedures for disassembly, assembly and cleaning transmission components.
- 10098877Feb 3, 2015This technical service bulletin, provided to dealers, corrects the hydraulic pressure settings and updates the special tools used in the cvt hydraulic pressure test in the…
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104Aug 8, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 4 | 36% |
| 2021 | 3 | 16% |
| 2020 | 6 | 23% |
| 2019 | 7 | 27% |
| 2018 | 5 | 24% |
| 2017 | 6 | 22% |
| 2016 | 7 | 27% |
| 2015 | 117 | 64% |
| 2014 | 14 | 34% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 7% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
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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