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Mitsubishi OutlanderModel year report

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Compared with other Mitsubishi Outlander years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

8/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,400miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. The part named most often is visibility, with 6 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine (5) and electrical system (4). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 45% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,400 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 13 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 106 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the motor and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 13 Mitsubishi Outlander model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 8 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the windshield wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number 16v792000 (visibility) however it was diagnosed that the wiper linkages were fractured and the recall remedy would not rectify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10969739, filed 2017-03, 84,000 miles

Engine: “I was driving on the highway when an active stability control service warning displayed on the dashboard. It was coupled with the check engine light and immediately caused my car to seize up making me momentarily lose control of the vehicle. As I regained control the vehicle continued to resist any acceleration while the rpms would frequently spike. I also lost anti-lock brake functionality with no dashboard warning. Through my mechanic I later found out the car was forcing itself into limp mode because the engine air flow sensor was giving a faulty reading. …”

NHTSA complaint #11395590, filed 2021-02, 70,000 miles

Electrical system: “Between april and may 2014 this 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander has been having difficulty in starting, at one point it would not start at all. Some belts (I don't know which) squeak every so often. On 03 july 2014 the dealer where the vehicle was purchased and has since been receiving it's scheduled maintenance, indicated that the alternator has to be replaced and that they had none in stock. I was told to call back in a week. I have called every week since then and I am always told it is in back order, that there are many of the same vehicles waiting for this part. …”

NHTSA complaint #10637470, filed 2014-09, 16,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Without warning the RPM will drop to zero. At first it would start right back up without having to restart it. Now without warning it will just die and RPM goes to zero and I have to restart it. Check engine light will come on but no diagnostic codes are stored as to what the problem is. It has happened while stopped as well as driving don the road at 50 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11056195, filed 2017-12, 38,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

45% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 71,000 miles.

25%0–105%10–2515%25–5030%50–7520%75–1005%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,400 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201420177201920212025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Outlander · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 3454 · 16.9% risk
Outlander · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 3454 · 19.1% risk

Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating; 2014: 4–5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Outlander 2WD2.4L 4-cylCVT222825$2,700
Outlander 2WD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192622$3,750
Outlander 4WD2.4L 4-cylCVT222724$2,800
Outlander 4WD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192421$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 106 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 106 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251519,0001—27—Too new
2024265,0001427Too new to compareToo new
20235033,000242750 · TypicalToo new
202221710,0007—27100 · MoreStable
20203266,00034–52725 · FewerRising
20192920,00054–52751 · TypicalRising
20185727,50064–52766 · MoreRising
20175134,00064–52762 · TypicalFalling
201614560,51884–52786 · MoreFalling
20155335,00054–52753 · TypicalRising
20144530,00044–52750 · TypicalFalling
20132661,40054258 · FewerFalling
20122286,0006425—Falling
20115864,0008—2537 · TypicalRising
20106062,00010—2433 · FewerFalling
20094692,50013—2215 · FewerRising
20085899,00012—2221 · FewerFalling
200712588,7899—20Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200621100,0001—22—Stable
20051988,0001—22—Falling
20045263,2504—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200311668,2506—21Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Mitsubishi Outlander model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 6 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine with 5.

Has the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander (Outlander 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,400 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 71,000 miles; 45% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.