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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 88 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander

The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
88
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V461000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V069000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V791000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V458000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V562000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V366000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V233000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V279000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander

Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
13
Electrical System
13
Engine And Engine Cooling
9
Unknown Or Other
8
Power Train
8
Air Bags
6
Suspension
6
Visibility/wiper
5
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Mitsubishi Outlander — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 60 complaints 2011 88 complaints 2012 36 complaints 2013 68 complaints 2014 45 complaints 2015 231 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander has 8 recalls and 88 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander are: Engine, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander safe to buy?
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mitsubishi Outlander should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mitsubishi Outlander are: 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.