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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems and repair guidance

Read 1 documented issue file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, including symptoms, source-defined vehicle scope and the published repair or diagnostic steps. A matching model name does not diagnose your car or confirm VIN eligibility.

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2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

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VISIBILITY

Official safety recall2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Campaign 18V103000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES: recall 18V103000

Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Condition in the official record

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter between the hood and windshield and cause the front wiper link ball joint to corrode, possibly resulting in the wiper link separating and the wipers becoming inoperative.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • NHTSA model names: OUTLANDER SPORT. Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
  • NHTSA campaign 18V103000
  • The complete campaign lists 158,651 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
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Component in the source: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Published recall remedy

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

Consequence in the NHTSA record: Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rod of the wiper link and the wiper motor crank arm, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 10, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-004.

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What can the data tell you about 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

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Price-key audit reviewed October 18, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.