2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,200 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.
“Vehicle was stationary and smelled of gas. Took to mechanic who provided evidence that the fuel tank is leaking fuel. The mechanic provided pictures of the tank which looks to have abnormal damage. Does not seem that tanks would leak in the evidenced manner. Contacted both Mitsubishi dealership and Mitsubishi manufacturer who could not provide replacement tank in timely manner and were not willing to address the safety issue raised regarding the status of the fuel tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363191, filed 2020-10, 11,200 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 2020-02Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170107Oct 11, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 | 8 | 16% |
| 2022 | 28 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2004 | 3 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
19 complaintsElectrical system
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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