Used 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Consumer Reviews
Used Outlander for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Outlander, so we've included reviews for other years of the Outlander since its last redesign.
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.
Decent SUV, but has some cons
Ed, 05/12/2021
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander XLS 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2011 Outlander in 2015 with rather low mileage. It has the 3.0 liter v6 engine, 6-speed automatic and currently has 127,000 km (79,000 mi). It’s been a pretty good car overall. It can tow up to 3500 lbs, and the engine is surprisingly powerful, but can be loud at times. The shifts are pretty smooth once the car has warmed up, and the AWD is great in snow. However, the interior is a mixed bag. The seats, armrests and steering wheel are leather, but the dash has a lot of hard plastics and can feel cheap. The seats can become a bit uncomfortable on longer drives, but aren’t bad on short trips. The back seats are great. They are rooma, can recline and even move forwards and backwards. The third row, on the other hand, is so small and uncomfortable that I wouldn’t even consider using it. Once you fold the third row away, the cargo area is quite large. Up front, there is an infotainment system with a backup camera. The camera is good enough, but the rest of the system is infuriating to use. To change radio station, you have to repeatedly click on the tuning buttons until you get to the correct frequency. It’s a very confusing system in general. Confort wise, the ride can be rather bumpy on bad roads and there is a pretty good amount of noise on the highway. Reliability wise, it’s been alright. I heard that the models with the smaller engine can have transmission issues, but the ones with the v6 seem quite a lot more reliable. However, our brakes failed once and we’ve had two exhaust leaks. There are a few squeaks and rattles in the cabin, but they are very minor. Overall, it’s a decent car, and I would recommend it if it has the v6. However, it’s not the most refined suv out there and the fuel economy is rather poor.
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander for sale near you
3 of 15 listings
- SE 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,9951,547 mi away
- SE 4dr SUVMSRP: $13,9982,355 mi away
- SE 4dr SUVMSRP: $9,9982,418 mi away
See all 15 listings
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!