2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 23%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,789miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander, 23% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,789 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 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“The contact owns a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v791000 (visibility). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. ..updated 05/23/17”
NHTSA complaint #10967740, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 17V461000Jul 20, 2017Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013
- 16V791000Oct 31, 2016Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013…Covers: Mitsubishi Outlander 2007–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 23% |
| 2012 | 5 | 23% |
| 2011 | 9 | 16% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 8 | 17% |
| 2008 | 9 | 16% |
| 2007 | 22 | 18% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
5 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 30, 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