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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
16%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
77,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 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.

“The etacs control has caused my tail lights and tag lights to not work. This is an extreme amount of money to fix. I see there was a recall on the etacs for vehicles made in 2010 and I believe my car should be in this recall but nothing has come up according to the VIN. I cannot get my car inspected and registered due to this etacs failure.”

NHTSA complaint #11112851, filed 2018-07, 70,000 miles

“Brakes make a different sound (like a blow) when it brakes suddenly. Air conditioning stopped working two weeks ago. When the a / c is turned on, the sound of the compressor is heard but no air is voted. Opaque or not illuminate well. Low intensity of the lights.”

NHTSA complaint #11156405, filed 2018-12, 22 miles

“2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE I bought the car on March 7, 2022 from Cherry Hill Auto with the owner by name Steven. The car was bought under my cousin Denise based at that moment I didn't had a temporary permit. The car was parked technically all the time. It was driven just one mile. Oil change was thick and black, electrical issues, Car asking for maintenance, then it shows new issues and didn't turn on. I call Steven and explain him the issues and he referred me to a shop he said he has more confidence than the MITSUBISHI Company in Cherry Hill. …”

NHTSA complaint #11476013, filed 2022-07

“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. While operating the vehicle, the windshield wipers failed to activate. The next morning, the vehicle would not start. The contact replaced the battery, but the failure continued. The contact reprogrammed the ecu and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 84,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10938698, filed 2016-12, 84,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated upon coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an unknown fuse failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,600. Consumer stated electrical circuit shorts drains the battery continuously. On several occasions vehicle has shut off completely while in traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #11323646, filed 2020-05, 99,600 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025320%
2024623%
20231224%
20222612%
20201238%
2019724%
2018916%
2017816%
2016128%
2015611%
201437%
2013415%
201229%
2011916%
2010610%
200937%
2008712%
20071310%
2006419%
2005211%
200424%
200398%

Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander

Engine
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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