Used 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Reviews
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Great Value, Great Vehicle!
qoheleth, 04/01/2014
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this Outlander SE AWD as a 2012 leftover. The price was $21,300, a great price for a SUV with AWD, bluetooth, and lots of nice features. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong or missed a beat in the first 15,000 miles. It has been fun to drive, reliable and relatively economical.
Best vehicle I've owned
Kenmore63, 05/27/2021
updated 09/13/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in the summer of 2013. It was a used rental unit with around 30,000kms (18,000 miles, roughly). I now have 185,000kms (115,000 miles, roughly). This is easily the best vehicle I've owned. Interior: Good - The seats are comfortable, and the heated seats are an absolute blessing. Everything is well laid out and easy to understand. There is a lot of hard plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap. The second row seats have lots of room for adults. They slide back and forth, and recline for added comfort. Bad - The fabric on the seats is comfortable, but is a dog hair magnet. The driver's side cup holder is in the perfect position while driving, however the position lends itself to hitting it with your knee while getting into and out of the vehicle. Mine is currently broken. The 3rd row seat would work in a pinch, but to be honest, I never use it and I would much rather have a cargo area in its place. I wish the second row seats folded flat. As comfortable as the driver's seat is, it gets a little tiring on long road trips. Exterior: The pig nose on the front is something you either love or hate. In my case I love it. The 2 part tailgate is awesome and very handy. The LED taillights are a nice feature. Handling/Ride: The 3.0 and the 6 speed auto are a really good match. I'm sure there are faster vehicles out there, but it doesn't take away from the fun of pushing the go button. It makes me smile every time and never gets old. There's some body roll if you push it in the corners, but hey it's an SUV, what do you expect. I find on less than ideal traction situations (gravel, wet, etc) it can get a little squirrely if you have it in 2WD. With it in AWD there are no issues. The AWD system is flawless and has never left me stuck in the mud or snow. Driving this vehicle is deep snow is an absolute blast. Overall, this vehicle is fun to drive in any and all conditions. Maintenance/Reliability: Items fixed: - Fluid/filter changes - Brake pads and rotors - Both lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends - Half dozen light bulbs - Timing belt (including water pump)(expensive but necessary) - Spark plugs - Battery - Annual rust proofing (road are well seasoned here) Items outstanding: - The muffler has developed a couple holes (probably fix this year) - The headlight lenses have begun to fog over (normal for a vehicle this old, will likely fix this year) - The paint, for the most part, has held up well, however, the leading edge of the dog legs (where rear wheel arches meet door) seem to be very prone to stone chips. I touch them up twice a year to keep the bare metal sealed. Other gripes: I only have one other gripe: There is very limited aftermarket selection. IE: If you wanted to do performance/suspension/body upgrades, there is not a lot out there in the market. Not a big deal for me, but for some people it may be a deal breaker. Conclusion: Overall it has been a very good, enjoyable and reliable vehicle. It has far exceeded my expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend or purchase another Mitsubishi again. Update: I've recently replaced my Mitsubishi Outlander. To be clear, I had zero issues with the vehicle and still loved it, but a family member was in need of a reliable car and did not have a lot of $$$ to work with. I sold them my Mitsubishi for what I would have gotten on trade and purchased something new. It's worth noting that I did NOT replace it with a Mitsubishi. The reasoning had nothing to do with the brand itself so much as it did with limited selection due to COVID and the current model (2022) being first model year. Overall, I was very happy with the vehicle. I got 190,000kms of relatively trouble free use. I have no doubt that my family member who is currently driving it will get 10 more years out of it.
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Prepare to replace an $8K trans at low mileage
Alison, 07/18/2018
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
28 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 3 years ago. I would have really loved it if there weren't so many problems that have plagued me since the day I drove it off the lot. Most of them, on their own, wouldn't be a big deal. But when they all pile up on top of each other, it made for a really stressful car-owning experience. I bought it used in 2015 and was very excited about it. Good things: lots of cargo space, handles amazing in the snow (the 2WD to 4WD option was one of my favorite features) decent gas mileage for the size, fantastic Bluetooth connectivity, comfortable, good visibility for a 5'0" tall girl. Bad things: (1) The check engine light came on the day after I purchased it (turns out the fuel pump was cracked and the Mistubishi dealer either didn't notice or didn't care), and basically has been on since, even though I've thrown over $1000 at different fixes. After two years, I just started ignoring it. (2) The vents for A/C and heat aren't properly controlled by the knob on the dash. I have to sit there and turn the knob back and forth until the car decides it wants to send the air out of the vents I want it to come out of. (3) the headlights don't feel very powerful - I honestly can't even tell they're on unless I'm on an unlit road by myself. (4) Most recently (AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!) the transmission failed at 120K miles for absolutely no reason. It was fine one night and broken the next morning. Wouldn't shift or go over 55 mph and didn't feel safe to drive. Took it to a trans shop and they said it had failed for no discernible reason, and that it had to be replaced with a brand new OEM transmission from the dealer. It has a very specialized CVT that Mistubishi doesn't seem to allow remanufactured versions of. So I either need to pay $8K to fix a car that's worth less than $6K, or scrap the car and lose all the value of it plus what I still owe on it. I called Mitsubishi and they said it's out of warranty so there is nothing they can do and it just has to be an out-of-pocket expense. I found out afterward that it's not an isolated incident other people have experienced the same thing. Very poor customer service, and I will not be buying another Mistubishi.
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Nice in some areas, but with important shortcomings
kgl1, 08/17/2013
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
We have leased 2 Mitsubishi Outlanders 2012- a full size 7 seater (4cyl) and Sport model. Both have 4wd systems. The value is very good, that was by far the best lease deal on any suv we could find, and they also gave us the best deal on our trade-ins we could find anywhere. We liked the overall appearance, features and the test drive experience of both cars. the fact that in one of them there are 7 seats, and it is a full 4wd makes it already quite unique. Everything is good and fun about these cars, but 3 important areas: fuel economy is way below the advertised, especially in the city. Cheap, easily stainable/scratchable plastic used. CVT transmission is noisy and slow to react.
No brainer
gski1, 04/13/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I love being on the road and not seeing my car everywhere (had an accord yrs ago and hated that). Even better is that I think everyone in those "other" over marketed cars simply made an uneducated buying choice! The Oultander, IMO, wins in style, value, features, reliability and most importantly warranty to boot. 5yr 60K mile bumper to bumper is a great idea. It always bothered my when I bought Honda and Subaru that you'd still be paying for the car with 2yrs payments left! Of course those dealers said "it's a Honda, you don't need a warranty"...Right, car dealers always tell the truth! If you go for the CRV, I'll be next to you at the light thinking "you dope"...LOL.