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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems and repair guidance
Read 3 documented issue files for the 2013 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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2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes
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3 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.
PARKING BRAKE
Official safety recall2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Campaign 18V070000PARKING BRAKE: recall 18V070000
If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Condition in the official record
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the parking brake actuator shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Which vehicles the source covers
- NHTSA model names: OUTLANDER SPORT. Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
- NHTSA campaign 18V070000
- The complete campaign lists 170,354 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
- A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Component in the source: PARKING BRAKE
Published recall remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: If the parking brake actuator shaft binds, the parking brake may not engage or disengage fully. If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly if it is parked on a slope, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake calipers and replace the parking brake boot and lever or the brake caliper body, as necessary. Dealers will also replace the piston assembly of the rear brake caliper. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-002.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
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Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Evidence for this issue
- 18V070000: NHTSA campaign 18V070000
NHTSA safety recall · 2018-01-26
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
SUSPENSION
Official NHTSA safety recall2013, 2014, 2015Campaign 21V144000SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM: recall 21V144000
A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.
Condition in the official record
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure, such as from road salt use.
Which vehicles the source covers
- NHTSA model names: OUTLANDER SPORT. Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015.
- NHTSA campaign 21V144000
- The complete campaign lists 15,347 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
- A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Campaign 21V144000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Component in the source: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Jurisdiction: United States
Published recall remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
Consequence in the NHTSA record: A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official recall remedyManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied, or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one, free of charge. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-21-001. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-279. Owners not previously notified under 20V-279 were notified on March 22, 2021.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Evidence for this issue
- 21V144000: NHTSA campaign 21V144000
NHTSA safety recall · 2021-03-05
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
VISIBILITY
Official safety recall2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016Campaign 18V103000VISIBILITY: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.
- A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
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.
Limit: Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.
Check the complete VINVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs
Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.
Limit: The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.
Evidence for this issue
- 18V103000: NHTSA campaign 18V103000
NHTSA safety recall · 2018-02-09
Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.
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