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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

9

8 current

Combined

9.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,945

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020216 · manufacturer campaign SR-20-003

15 May 2020

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2008–2010 · Outlander 2008–2013 · RVR 2011–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front cross-member (subframe). As a result, a lower control arm could eventually detach from the cross-member. This could cause a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of control can create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Mitsubishi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front cross-member (subframe). If no significant corrosion is found, the dealer will spray a sealing and anti-corrosion coating both inside and on the cross-member. If significant corrosion is found, the dealer will replace the cross-member.

81,449 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2018052 · manufacturer campaign SR-18-001

26 January 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2009–2012 · Outlander 2008–2012 · RVR 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the flange of the drive belt automatic tensioner may crack over time due to repetitive high load operations and stress concentration. This could cause the drive belt to detach, leading to battery depletion, which would result in a loss of motive power and a loss of power steering assist. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the auto tensioner with a countermeasure unit.

45,050 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2017364 · manufacturer campaign SR-17-003

20 July 2017

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2007–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area and potentially collect in the area of the wiper motor breathing hole. If the wiper motor is not operating, water could potentially enter the wiper motor through the breathing hole. If this occurs, over time, it could result in corrosion and/or an electrical conduction failure, both of which could result in the wiper motor not operating. If the wiper motor were to stop operating, the windshield wipers would become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the wiper motor with an upgraded wiper motor that will prevent water intrusion.

42,283 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2016529 · manufacturer campaign SR-16-009

27 October 2016

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2007–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may drain from the windshield cowl area onto the front wiper link ball joint. Over time, this could result in corrosion and/or wear to the joint, which could result in the separation of the wiper link ball. If separation were to occur, the windshield wipers could become inoperative, which could limit the driver’s visibility under certain operating conditions which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rubber boot which covers the ball joint with a countermeasure one, and the wiper motor crank arm will also be inspected and replaced as necessary.

42,283 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2016317 · manufacturer campaign SR16-003

21 June 2016

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2003–2006 · Outlander 2003–2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the front crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This would allow the wheel to rotate off its designed axis, and could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the crossmember and apply an anti-corrosion treatment or replace the assembly, as required.

64,305 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014248 · manufacturer campaign SR14-005

25 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2007–2010, 2012–2014

What is wrong

On certain 2012 to 2014 model year vehicles, due to improper manufacturing of the oil seal boss in certain transfer assemblies, the oil seal can become out of position and allow automatic transmission fluid to enter into the transfer assembly, resulting in reduced automatic transmission fluid pressure in the transaxle. This condition would illuminate the “Automatic Transmission” (A/T) warning light in the instrument panel and could result in the inability to shift gears or to drive the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer assembly. Note: Only a limited number of 2007 to 2010 model year vehicles equipped with a replacement transfer assembly are included in the recall population.

3,549 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2014247 · manufacturer campaign SR14-006

25 June 2014

Transport Canada lists: Outlander 2007–2013

What is wrong

Certain 2013 model year vehicles with a 6-speed automatic transmission may have been manufactured with insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the bosses on the converter housing of the automatic transaxle. This may cause the power steering pressure tube to rust from abrasive contact between the two components. In the worst case, a pin hole could develop and allow for power steering fluid leakage, which can result in the loss of power steering assist and increase the risk of crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube. Note: Only a limited number of 2007 to 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a replacement automatic transaxle with the bosses on the converter housing are included in the recall population.

1,635 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2012001

4 January 2012

Transport Canada lists: Lancer 2012 · Outlander 2012 · RVR 2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. An incorrectly manufactured turn signal lever could cause the auto-cancel function to become inoperative. The vehicle operator will, however, continue to be able to manually cancel the turn signals.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the turn signal lever.

2,301 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 92% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
219 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 9 recalls on record for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander at 9.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 219 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,945 in fuel, producing roughly 4,389 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.