2013 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems and reliability

The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander has 135 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 14 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and air bags. Owners most often flag cvt transmission reliability concerns: widespread anxiety about long-term durability, particularly in non-hybrid 4-cylinder models, though specific failure reports are less frequent than the concern. owners stress the necessity of regular fluid changes. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2013 model year

135
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
12
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2013 a good year for the Outlander?

Across the 15 Outlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2021) to 462 (2015). With 135 complaints, the 2013 Outlander sits abovethe model's median of 71.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
29
air bags
28
engine
18
visibility/wiper
16
power train
14

Recalls affecting the 2013 Outlander

visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Campaign 17V461000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. T

visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages

Campaign 16V791000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicles, water may enter between the hood and

suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Campaign 16V458000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in, o

steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

Campaign 14V366000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 Outlander

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its strong value proposition, driven by aggressive pricing, significant dealer discounts, a compelling 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and…

  • CVT transmission reliability concerns: widespread anxiety about long-term durability, particularly in non-hybrid 4-cylinder models, though specific failure reports are less frequent than the concern. Owners stress the necessity of regular fluid changes. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Underpowered 4-cylinder engine: described as sluggish, barely adequate, and struggling with merging/passing, especially in pre-2021 models. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Outlander. See the full Outlander owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Outlander listings typically run $27,675–$34,020 across 2019 to 2026 model years.

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