2011 Mitsubishi Outlander engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection? The engine experienced catastrophic internal failure. A connecting rod broke and punctured the engine block, rendering the vehicle completely inoperable. This failure is consistent with overheating and internal…”
filed Apr 19, 2026
“The engine is shutting off while In traffic and from a full stop on red light. This happened so many times. I had to put on park and start the engine for it to work again.”
filed May 1, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to…Campaign 18V069000 · Jan 26, 2018
- Affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt…Campaign 14V562000 · Sep 12, 2014
Related service bulletins
Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides additions to the description of special tools used for removal of the drive belt within the Engine Mechanical (3.0L Engine) section of the applicable…
TSB-24-11-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2024This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
TSB-11-66-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2023
Engine problems in other Outlander years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outlander | 3 | 13% |
| 2023 Outlander | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 Outlander | 13 | 6% |
| 2020 Outlander | 2 | 6% |
| 2019 Outlander | 3 | 10% |
| 2018 Outlander | 11 | 20% |
| 2017 Outlander | 8 | 16% |
| 2016 Outlander | 20 | 14% |
| 2015 Outlander | 12 | 23% |
| 2013 Outlander | 5 | 19% |
| 2012 Outlander | 3 | 14% |
| 2010 Outlander | 12 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.