Used 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Outlander Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander Sport since its last redesign.
Don't let the experts fool you, this is the best crossover suv to get
researchmommy, 01/16/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I'm a mom of 2 kids who used to drive a 2000 Toyota Sienna van and needed a change. I test drove the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV 4, Mazda CX-7, Chevrolet Equinox and they just don't have the ride comfort of the Outback Sport. I drive my kids to school everyday and have minimal highway miles traveled, but no matter where I go I can't help but smile because I paid less for a car I feel gives you more standard and even with some options added on, is a better value than the cars mentioned above. Don't let the reviews on the engine noise sway you from test driving this vehicle. In the end that is the true test of if a vehicle is right for you or not.
Best value compact SUV
zagno83, 10/29/2012
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We just picked up an SE model with a lot of accessories including leather, it is a 2012 model in pearl white. After a bout 2 weeks of testing cars and reading reviews, this is IMO the best value out there, i always liked MITSU. product and this car has a great design and a host of cool features for a very good price and fuel economy. Dont trust the so called "expert" reviews, they are too severe with it, but if u read the consumers reviews they are very good. When i first test drove the car it felt slow, sluggish and noisy, well it is a lil bit, however after a long second test drive i realize that it takes time to learn this CVT transmission. Overall best value out there!!!!
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I've put the miles on my 2012 Outlander Sport 4x4!
Carrie Hoeisng, 09/19/2015
updated 09/21/2018
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Outlander Sport brand new and now, 3 years later, have 85,000 miles on it. Yes, I love to travel. I loved traveling in my Ford Expedition much better but this little Outlander Sport is much more affordable to drive! The front seats fit larger folks, no problem. With the front seats fully back the leg room in the back seats is a little tight. And this is a 4 passenger vehicle, not 5, unless it is 3 small kids in the back seat without car seats! The total weight limit of passengers and cargo is 875 lbs so keep that in mind if you are larger. I have taken this car into the mountains on snow and ice and it did well for a smaller vehicle. It has decent acceleration for a small car. On my longer road trips I get around 30 mpg. Short driving around town knocks that down to about 23. I have never used the paddle shifters, cruise control, remote start, or blue tooth (I have a dumb phone) but can tell you that the seat warmers are a godsend on cold mornings! At about 60,000 miles the car developed a squeal (at over 25 mph) that changing the s-belt did not cure. The noise has changed to more of a chirpy noise now. My Mitsu mechanic thinks it is the belt pulley. Guess this is a known problem with the 2011 model but they are not covering it under warranty for the 2012. That upsets me a bit as I feel that because I am a high mileage user I am being penalized. By the time this may come out as a recall issue I will already be out of miles on my 100,000 mile drive train warranty. I ended up trading this car in when it had about 100k miles on it. The intermittent squeal made me lose confidence in taking this vehicle on road trips. As a single middle aged woman I just can’t take a chance on being broke down on the road. The dealership wasn’t able to find the noise and it never was covered under warranty. I have gone back to a Ford product.
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185,000 miles before the first major issue
Jay, 12/07/2018
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've owned two other Mitsubishi's and they've all lasted a good long while. I bought this Outlander Sport in 2012 and it drove from NC to VT on numerous occasions dealing with the salt water of Eastern Carolina and the salt roads in New England and the car frame never rusted (the muffler even lasted the life of the car). The interior was noisy however, you hear the road quite a bit and the car has absolutely no acceleration despite being labeled a "sport" utility. That said after 7 years (almost 8) and 185,000 miles the oil pump failed which is right around $2k to repair--but the blue book value for the car is only at $1600. Still, almost 200,000 miles is a decent run for any vehicle.
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I LOVE this SUV!!!
lc8128, 08/10/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This thing gets as good mileage as my econo-box hatchback w/5-speed. I drive 60/40 Hwy/City and have been averaging 29/mpg!!! I bought the base model because I was trying to keep the cost down. I am really surprised at all the features that are STANDARD. Between the look of the vehicle, interior, electronics, & performance - this SUV has to be one of the best values out there. Good job Mitsubishi!!!