2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,854miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,854 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.
“3rd row seat broke the fabric has given away there is no support or any type of cushion for your butt. All there is , is the metal frame structure and when you fold the seat back to store it, it wont stay down, doesn't latch so when your driving any bump you hit or on the freeway the seat rattles and bounces up and down, I feel this is a big safety hazard, we will not let our kids sit back there anymore, also it hurts them to sit on that seat, we took it to the dealership on 5-2-2013 and they told us Mitsubishi considers it to be trim and wont do anything about it, as far as the latch to…”
NHTSA complaint #10512879, filed 2013-05, 2,854 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10234004Mar 7, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts.
- 10226082Oct 10, 2022Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- 10208837Feb 3, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them to replace the Power Seat Side Shield and apply felt tape when customers complain the Power Seat Side Shield is…
- 10207798Jan 31, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to apply Nonwoven Fabric Tape between the Seat Back and Urethane Pad when customers report a condition where an abnormal rubbing…
- 10203267Oct 26, 2021This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. Due to a…
- 10182303Oct 14, 2020This Technical Service Bulletin was sent informing dealers an abnormal rubbing noise is heard from the Seat Back when a driver and/or passenger is seated in the front seat(s) and…
- 10167801Oct 24, 2019This is a revised Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that was sent to dealers, to inform them that this TSB supersedes TSB-17-52A-003, to add Outlander PHEV and additional model…
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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