2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 33%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 33% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There have been many problems the last couple years with my car, I noticed last year when I was on a long distance road trip that my transmission overheating light was coming on? I had to pull over a couple times and let it cool down before I could continue... It stopped doing it for awhile, and then now my car is losing accelleration on the freeway and seems to be stalling , it is very dangerous and no one at Mitsubishi or other shops knows whats wrong? Please help”
NHTSA complaint #10994053, filed 2017-06, 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“I was driving on I 75, me, 2 passengers and 7 animals deep. When out of no where my acceleration stopped and the rpms reved, the car started to slow down, I wasn't able to accelerate anymore. I costed to the side of the road and we were stuck.! My CVT transmission is bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11310303, filed 2020-02“I purchased the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander in 2015. In January 2018 the engine seized up while driving and was not repairable. Thankfully I was able to pull over and no one was hurt. The vehicle was only 7 years old with only 112,846 miles and I still had a loan on the vehicle for approxiamtly $10,000. The vehicle was at the time worth the cost left to pay it off. I consulted many Mitsubishi dealerships around the country and the only fix as a new engine for the vehicle which was an additional $10,000 and there were no engines anywhere in the country that could be found. …”
NHTSA complaint #11424428, filed 2021-07“I have been waiting for 1.5 months and counting for a local Mitsubishi dealer to replace my drive belt per instructions in the important safety recall notice. I have called every local dealer with the promise of returning my call when they receive the parts. I would like to know what vehicle manufacturers and the NHTSA consider to be prompt considering these are safety risks that put myself, my family, and others at risk on a daily basis until the part is repaired. Is it 45 days? 180 days? …”
NHTSA complaint #10669127, filed 2014-12Related service bulletins
- 11003535Jun 3, 2024Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides additions to the description of special tools used for removal of the drive belt within the Engine Mechanical…
- 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…
- 10091466Nov 21, 2016This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) that was sent to dealers. This tsb provides instructions for inspection of oil leakage from the front oil seal on the crankshaft, and…
- 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.
- 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…
- 10052273May 1, 2013Mitsubishi: some vehicles may experience hard to start engines or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 13 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 | 20 | 14% |
| 2015 | 12 | 23% |
| 2013 | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 19 | 33% |
| 2010 | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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