10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
36,691 miles

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problem #6

May 192019

Outlander Sport

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. The contact stated that while driving about 45 mph during night, the vehicle hit two pedestrians crossing the road and fatally injured one of the pedestrians. The other passenger was being pushed in a wheelchair and did sustain injuries but did not seek medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicators. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to a tow yard, waiting for the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The contact mentioned that the doctor informed her that if she had not went to the hospital her injuries could have been fatal. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Hudson, FL, USA

problem #5

Feb 022019

Outlander Sport

  • miles
Takata recall" when I turned on the car the light of my panel shows "airbag service needed". stay on the light until I turn off the car. I have this problem since Saturday, February 2nd of this current years until present time. I looked on online and I found a lot of complaints with the same issues.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #4

Apr 142016

Outlander Sport

  • 86,000 miles
The air bag warning light on the dash is on. The car was taken to the dealership and it has been found that the airbag sensor beneath the passenger seat is defective. In order to fix this problem the entire passenger seat needs to be replaced and costs $1700. They are saying it is out of warranty, but this seems to a safety issue.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #3

Feb 182015

Outlander Sport 4-cyl

  • 38,948 miles
I just had accident today 02/18/201. My car was badly damaged and a possible total loss. The first situation that made me concerned about is the airbag. The side airbag on the passengers side (front and back) did not deploy. The impact was enormous that if my child was there I don't know if she's still with me. I am concerned that this might happen to the other Mitsubishi Outlander sport owner. Airbag of Mitsubishi is so concerning. I would like to file a law suit against Mitsubishi for not being safe for the driver to drive....updated 03-11-15

- Hayward, CA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012014

Outlander Sport 4-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
My airbag warning light came on.

- Middle Island, NY, USA

problem #1

May 302012

Outlander Sport

  • 1,200 miles
I was driving in freeway 110 when the passenger side airbag loosened and hanged semi-open. I did not notice it until I got home and a friend of mine came with me to pick up my son in school. When she sat in the front passenger seat, she noticed it and pointed it out to me. I just got this vehicle a month ago brand new. I was lucky it did not deploy while I was in the freeway because if it did it could possibly cause me to have an accident. I feel that Mitsubishi should inspect their vehicles more before selling them.

- Signal Hill, CA, USA