2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 16%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,088miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander, 16% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,088 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Harpswell auto illegally sold me a vehicle with 5 safely recalls on the vehicle before I bought the vehicle. Safety recall codes are c1611z, c1614z, c1801r, c1806z, c2003r. I bought the vehicle 4/25/2020 and 2 recalls were due in 2016 and 3 were due in 2019. Where these are very big safety recalls I think harpswell auto needs to have their license revoke for service and inspection stickers because my vehicle should never have passed inspection with the crossmember recall completely rotted out.”
NHTSA complaint #11396847, filed 2021-02, 64,000 miles“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 that the windshield wipers failed to operate correctly. In addition, the visibility was blurry through the windshield. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11096527, filed 2018-05“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v791000 (visibility); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10958370, filed 2017-03“The contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v103000 (visibility), 18v103000 (engine and engine cooling), 18v103000 (structure), and 18v103000 (visibility). The contact was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the nearest dealer was two states away. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11082529, filed 2018-04Related recalls
- 17V461000Jul 20, 2017Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013
- 16V791000Oct 31, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013
- 15V233000Apr 20, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2009–2011, Lancer 2009–2011, Lancer Evolution 2010–2011 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10098904Feb 1, 2017This is an example of a completed worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish gaps, wiper motor connector's conditions, and wiper link boots.
- 10098902Feb 1, 2017This is a worksheet provided to certain dealers to perform a study of the deck garnish, wiper motor connector, and wiper link boots. The parts being studied must also be shipped…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 23% |
| 2012 | 5 | 23% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 22 | 18% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
19 complaintsElectrical system
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology