Used 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Reviews
Used Outlander for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Outlander, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander since its last redesign.
Pretty solid
ohiodoug, 07/28/2014
updated 01/30/2017
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander ES 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at the very end of 2012 after my previous car was totaled and I had to make a decision pretty quick. I really hadn't thought of a CUV, but this was advertised right at 19K as a leftover 2012. I really liked to storage and room in the front and rear, and the ride seemed comfortable. Overall a much better value than just a sedan for someone who needs to haul stuff from time to time. So far (19 months in) the reliability has been excellent. No problems at all! Fuel economy is about as advertised 23/28, with better city mileage than that under some circumstances. However, if your highway speeds get up much above 70mph, the economy seems to drop off sharply.
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So Far So Good, Could Be Better #MyOutlander
bigbossman05, 07/20/2014
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got the outlander earlier this year, I could say I love it, but I do have a few concerns, I sometimes smell burnt rubber after driving long ways, the CVT could have a better response, seems a bit on the sluggish side, but everything else I love about my outlander, the Bluetooth system, maintenance I practically do it myself, I'm going to be taking it on my first road trip soOn, I wonder how it's going to treat me on the highway.
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Great Downsize Vehicle
cakegirl1000, 02/21/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We are very, very happy with this vehicle having gone from a Cadilac Escalade to the Mitsubishi Outlander. We made many day trips to shop and drive every crossover including a few others both larger and smaller such as the Juke and the Explorer making sure to give everyone a chance. We almost walked away because we were not thrilled with the White or the Black color options until I spotted one on the showroom floor that had been ordered but not purchased last minute. It was in this esspresso color with cream leather interior. It had great upgrades as well and we fell in love.
CVT sucks
germanwolf41, 09/05/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
23 of 32 people found this review helpful
My CVT transmission seized at 137,500 miles. NO mention to change the fluid in the owners manual, just check fluid every 30k miles. Mitsubishi also fails to tell you they expect you to have the MIVEC motor valves to be adjusted every 30k miles (a $400-ish job) Due to limited Mitsubishi dealers I'd advise against buying any Mitsubishi. Also, the CVT fluid is $19.50 per quart, 6qt roughly to change fluid once. The ONLY place you can get the Diaqueen J4 tranny fluid IS at Mitsubishi. NOT worth the hassle. Odd size for the 18" wheels, hard to find & expensive to replace tires. Only 4 choices
BEST JAPANESE SUV
gtrallyracer, 01/10/2012
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased a GT without sunroof and navigation on August 2011. I purchased this great SUV for its reliability reputation, awesome S-AWC system, great ergonomics and powerful V6 engine. I have owned American, Japanese, and German brands, but this time Mitsubishi is offering excellent warranty and standard features to its vehicles. I have driven already 4000 miles and fuel economy is great for this size of SUV averaging 23mpg. Driving is very predictable and sporty. The xenon headlights are incredible! I feel I have the headlights of a rally car!