2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 61/100. Expect about $36,456 to own it for five years, or $608 a month. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 67 complaints.
- Recalls
- 10
- Complaints
- 67
- 5-yr cost
- $36k
- MPG (EPA)
- 27
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vs nearby years
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10 recalls may apply
For the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.
What's wrong: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to January 5, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Risk: Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has begun the recall, but parts are not yet available; a second notice will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-010.
Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
5-year cost to own
Estimated $5,500 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.
| Depreciation | $1,464 |
| Insurance (national avg.) | $12,000 |
| Fuel / charging | $7,445 |
| Maintenance | $8,625 |
| Repairs | $4,000 |
| Loan interest | $1,592 |
| Taxes & fees | $1,330 |
Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.
Owner complaints & safety
What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.
- Air Bags14
- Electrical System14
- Engine9
- Unknown Or Other8
- Visibility/Wiper8
- Power Train7
Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.
- Overall
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Frontal
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Side
- 4 out of 5 stars
- Rollover
- 4 out of 5 stars
Rated as: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD
What to check on a used 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.
- Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
- Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
- Airbags
- The airbag light should come on at start-up and then go out.
- Ask for proof that any airbag recalls were completed.
If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.
Common 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good car to buy?
- The 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 61/100. Expect about $36,456 to own it for five years, or $608 a month. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 67 complaints.
- Does the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, including Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor; Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Fuel System, Gasoline. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
- What are the most common 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems?
- Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are air bags (14), electrical system (14), engine (9), visibility/wiper (8).
- How much does a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport cost to own for 5 years?
- About $36,456 over 5 years ($608/month) at an estimated $5,500 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.