2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,074miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,074 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, she observed a rubbing noise emanating from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that on one of those occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, while driving over bumps in the roadway the vehicle was not driving smoothly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608802, filed 2024-08, 134,148 miles“Lower control arm wasn't fixed it's detached its self and the belt tensioner wasn't fixed like it said it was fixed and control module needs fixed as well”
NHTSA complaint #11460225, filed 2022-04Related recalls
- 16V458000Jun 23, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2003–2013, Lancer 2002–2007, Lancer Evolution 2003–2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10200351Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10199125Jun 3, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak may result in replacement of absorbers unnecessarily when trace amounts of oil are…
- 10179517Aug 31, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealerships to notify of a revised Safety Recall Bulletin SR-20-003REV_2 update regarding warranty information and entry of claims.
- 10179516Aug 31, 2020This TSB was sent to dealers as an update to SR-20-003REV_1 issued in July 2020 and provides updates to the warranty information.
- 10179524Aug 7, 2020This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that a recall campaign was released on July 22, 2020 (SR-20-003) for the Crossmember Corrosion.
- 10178224Jul 31, 2020This bulletin provides directions for inspection and repair of affected vehicles' Crossmembers in the Safety Recall.
- 10178223Jul 31, 2020This ATIN-20-SR-003D supersedes ATIN-20-SR-003C and ATIN-20-SR-003B, providing notification of modifications to the TSB and repair procedure; noting when a Crossmember…
- 10178220Jul 15, 2020This Advanced Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers as an update to ATIN-20-SR-003B informing that due to a parts availability delay of the Crossmember, customer…
- 10178219Jul 14, 2020Interim Customer Notification Letter for Recall SR-20-003 - Crossmember
- 10154701Feb 7, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Steering section of the affected Service Manuals to update the lubricant, sealant, special…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 8% |
| 2022 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 4 | 7% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 10 | 17% |
| 2007 | 58 | 46% |
| 2006 | 6 | 29% |
| 2005 | 9 | 47% |
| 2004 | 20 | 38% |
| 2003 | 28 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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