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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Quick Overview
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2012 |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander Sport |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 2WD 5-Speed Manual |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Category | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Japan |
| Manufacturing City | OKAZAKI |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3032 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 4343 pounds |
| Overall Height | 64.2 inches |
| Overall Length | 169.1 inches |
| Overall Width | 69.7 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 105.1 inches |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | Gasoline I4 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Size | 2L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $18,795 |
| Invoice Price | $18,001 |
| Delivery Charges | $810 |
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Prices and Market Value
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2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
16.6 gallons
City Mileage
24 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
31 miles/gallon
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Recalls & Defects
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
Recall date
2012-01-03
Recall no.
12v001000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Outlander Sport Vehicles, Manufactured From November 9, 2011, Through December 16, 2011. These Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, "lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." THE Turn Signal Levers IN THE Vehicle Were NOT Manufactured Correctly, Which Could Result IN THE Auto-Cancel Function OF THE Turn Signal Becoming Inoperative.
Consequence
THE Turn Signal MAY Continue TO Signal AN Intended Directional Change After A Point When THE Auto-Cancel Function, IF Operating Properly, Would Have Terminated THE Signal. A Following or Oncoming Driver MAY Receive Inaccurate Indications OF THE Vehicle Operator's Intended Maneuvers, Thereby Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash Between Vehicles DUE TO Improper Vehicle Signaling.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect THE Turn Signal Lever and Replace IT With A NEW ONE Free OF Charge. NO Vehicles Have Been Retailed TO Customers With This Potential Condition, NO Recall Bulletin or Owner Letters Will BE Prepared. YOU MAY Contact Mitsubishi AT 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor
Recall date
2016-10-31
Recall no.
16v792000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2015 Outlander Sport Vehicles Manufactured August 26, 2010, TO January 5, 2015. IN THE Affected Vehicles, Water MAY Drop Between THE Hood and THE Windshield and Leak Into THE Wiper Motor Breathing Hole. THE Water MAY Cause Internal Corrosion OF THE Windshield Wiper Motor and THE Possible Failure OF THE Motor.
Consequence
Failure OF THE Wiper Motor CAN Cause A Loss OF Visibility, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Wiper Motor, Free OF Charge. THE Manufacturer HAS Begun THE Recall, BUT Parts ARE NOT YET Available; A Second Notice Will BE Sent When Parts ARE Available. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-16-010.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate
Recall date
2016-12-02
Recall no.
16v867000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport Vehicles Manufactured August 26, 2010, TO June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles Manufactured January 11, 2016, TO July 8, 2016. THE Lift Gate Support Outer Tube ON THE Affected Vehicles MAY Have Insufficient Anti-Corrosion Treatment That CAN Allow THE Outer Tube TO Corrode DUE TO Salt and Water Penetration.
Consequence
IF THE Outer Tube Corrodes, There MAY BE A Rapid Loss OF THE GAS Used TO Provide Lift Assistance, Causing THE Lift Gate TO Fall Suddenly, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Lift Gate Supports, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON January 20, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-16-011.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:hinge and Attachments
Recall date
2016-12-02
Recall no.
16v867000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2011-2012 Outlander Sport Vehicles Manufactured August 26, 2010, TO June 1, 2012, and 2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles Manufactured January 11, 2016, TO July 8, 2016. THE Lift Gate Support Outer Tube ON THE Affected Vehicles MAY Have Insufficient Anti-Corrosion Treatment That CAN Allow THE Outer Tube TO Corrode DUE TO Salt and Water Penetration.
Consequence
IF THE Outer Tube Corrodes, There MAY BE A Rapid Loss OF THE GAS Used TO Provide Lift Assistance, Causing THE Lift Gate TO Fall Suddenly, Increasing THE Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Lift Gate Supports, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON January 20, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-16-011.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Engine and Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and Associated Pulleys
Recall date
2018-01-26
Recall no.
18v069000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport Vehicles Equipped With Either A 4b11 or 4b12 Engine. THE Drive Belt Automatic Tensioner Flange MAY Crack, Allowing THE Accessory Drive Belt TO Detach.
Consequence
IF THE Drive Belt Detaches, THE Battery Will Discharge and THE Engine Will Stall, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Belt Tensioner With ONE That HAS AN Improved Shape, Free OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin March 27, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-18-001.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages
Recall date
2018-02-09
Recall no.
18v103000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles. Water MAY Enter Between THE Hood and Windshield and Cause THE Front Wiper Link Ball Joint TO Corrode, Possibly Resulting IN THE Wiper Link Separating and THE Wipers Becoming Inoperative.
Consequence
Loss OF Wiper Function CAN Reduce Visibility and Increase THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE ROD OF THE Wiper Link and THE Wiper Motor Crank Arm, Free OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin April 10, 2018. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-18-004.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower ARM
Recall date
2020-05-18
Recall no.
20v279000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles Originally Sold IN, or Ever Registered IN, Connecticut, Delaware, THE District OF Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. THE Front Lower Control Arms MAY Detach DUE TO THE Front Cross Member Corroding From Salt Water Exposure Such AS From Road Salt Use.
Consequence
A Detached Front Control ARM CAN Result IN A Loss OF Vehicle Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Front Cross Members. Depending ON THE Level OF Existing Corrosion, Either A Sealing/Anti-Corrosion Agent Will BE Applied or THE Front Cross Member Will BE Replaced With A NEW One. These Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 7, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-20-003.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
Structure:frame and Members
Recall date
2020-05-18
Recall no.
20v279000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mmna) IS Recalling Certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport Vehicles Originally Sold IN, or Ever Registered IN, Connecticut, Delaware, THE District OF Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. THE Front Lower Control Arms MAY Detach DUE TO THE Front Cross Member Corroding From Salt Water Exposure Such AS From Road Salt Use.
Consequence
A Detached Front Control ARM CAN Result IN A Loss OF Vehicle Control, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Mmna Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Inspect THE Front Cross Members. Depending ON THE Level OF Existing Corrosion, Either A Sealing/Anti-Corrosion Agent Will BE Applied or THE Front Cross Member Will BE Replaced With A NEW One. These Repairs Will BE Performed Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began August 7, 2020. Owners MAY Contact Mmna Customer Service AT 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's Number FOR This Recall IS Sr-20-003.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
60 months / 60,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Corrosion
Original warranty
84 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Drivetrain
Original warranty
120 months / 100,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Roadside Assistance
Original warranty
60 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Insurance
Insurance for a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a Good Sport Utility Vehicle?
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