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#BS-2011-MITOUT-637C

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Based on reports from 47 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
47
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
10
TSBs
131
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 47 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

stalling

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

pause at acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 86K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

3
0–30K
6
30–60K
8
60–90K
10
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (10 reports) • Median: 86K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine10 (21%)
Electrical5 (11%)
Other5 (11%)
Airbags4 (9%)
Brakes4 (9%)
Drivetrain3 (6%)
Seat Belts3 (6%)
Stability Control2 (4%)

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 85,603 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 86K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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14
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6
16
9
17
7
18
6
19
1
21
4
24
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

13V255000Jul 2013

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, through March 29, 2011. The panoramic glass roof may have been installed without primer being applied before the adhesive.

14V560000Oct 2014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on September 3, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the switch sleeve in the brake booster may crack and prevent the brake pedal from returning properly.

14V562000Oct 2014

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment.

15V233000Jun 2015

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail.

15V579000Oct 2015

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured on December 3, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with incorrect certification labels that were installed during manufacturing. The incorrect labels do not have the correct vehicle identification numbers (VIN) printed on the label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 47 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is related to the engine, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 47 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems start?
Based on 29 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 85,603 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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