Oil dilution / DPF regeneration
usually 40,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil level rises — short trips
Fix: Shorter oil intervals, longer drives
€0–150
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mitsubishi Outlander (2012+)
2012–now
1
engines covered
7
known faults
71,335
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
16
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Mitsubishi Outlander (2012+) has been built since 2012.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco): it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €1,500–4,000 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.3 %), tyres and wheels (4.5 %), brakes (4.3 %). It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1)
Timing chain stretch (early 4N14)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
engine codes: 4N14
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
€900–1,800
EGR valve
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–600
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
X-Tronic / Xtronic CVT (Jatco)
CVT belt slip / overheating (Jatco)
usually 80,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Whine, judder, shudder, limp mode when hot
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km; valve body or rebuild
€1,500–4,000
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 71,335 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.5 % | 4.3 % | 6.9 % | 8.7 % | 7.9 % | 7.3 % |
| Suspension | 0.4 % | 1.8 % | 4.6 % | 8.1 % | 8.9 % | 9.3 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.6 % | 2.0 % | 3.7 % | 5.1 % | 4.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 4.0 % | 4.5 % | 5.4 % | 6.4 % | 6.4 % | 5.8 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 6.0 % | 6.3 % | 8.6 % | 12.8 % | 14.4 % | 14.0 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.7 % | 1.1 % | 1.8 % | 1.5 % | 1.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 1.0 % | 1.6 % | 1.7 % | 1.5 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 365 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (16). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Visibility If there is an object in front of the vehicle the FCM camera system may incorrectly detect it as a pedestrian depending on road circumstances.25/07/2021 · R/2021/233
- Seat belt The right side second row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly09/10/2020 · R/2020/146
- High voltage / charging The resistor inside the air flow sensor may corrode17/05/2019 · R/2019/142
- Doors / locks / lids Sunroof glass may detach from the sunroof assembly02/01/2019 · R/2018/336
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The brake hydraulic unit function may be interrupted03/11/2018 · R/2018/285
- Brakes / ABS / ESP On certain vehicles equipped with fcm fcm may activate the brake for longer than necessary03/11/2018 · R/2018/286
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Parking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed08/08/2018 · R/2018/180
- Suspension / axles Water ingress may cause windscreen wipers to fail26/05/2018 · R/2018/117
The other recalls (8) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026