2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,083miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, 19% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,083 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.
“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“On april 12th, thursday night around 8 pm, I was heading near the I-290/ I-90 intersection, riding on I-90 west. I heard a sharp crack in the front of the car. I lost power steering, check battery charge light came on and within 2-3 minutes, engine overheating light came on. I brought my car to a stop in a safe area between the intersecting highways. A highway worker protected me with his safety truck till aaa tow truck took my car to the local schaumburg Mitsubishi dealer any steps you took to isolate the problem, such as checking for floor mats. …”
NHTSA complaint #11085120, filed 2018-04, 92,166 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding noise and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11079779, filed 2018-03, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 5,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10542216, filed 2013-09, 5,600 miles“On Dec 8,2023 our mitsubishi outlander shut off while being driven. When this occurred multiple warning lights come on including, service engine immediately, engine overheating (which it was not) and multiple other lights. It was towed to the dealership where they told us the ECU is bad. Mitsubishi no longer makes the part. They have also told us this is the 3rd vehicle in the last month with the same issue. Car had no power/electrical /engine issues prior to this event. Mitsubishi is offering no solution to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11560529, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 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…
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 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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