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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 2023-12

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202517%
2024312%
2023816%
2022136%
202026%
2019310%
20181221%
2017816%
20162014%
20151223%
2013519%
2012314%
20111933%
20101220%
200949%
200859%
200711%
200515%
200424%
200333%

Other parts of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology