Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mitsubishi Outlander


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, she observed a rubbing noise emanating from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that on one of those occasions, the check engine warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Following I just sent to Mitsubishi headquarters I see recalls for transmissions for my make and model and year that states transmission fail prematurely between the miles of 114,000! and 179,000 and mine did at 137,000 it is now stating for 4 model years 2 of which are 2011&2013.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

Transmission/engine makes a high pitched whining noise when accelerating above 2000 rpms currently. It started out only doing it when going up hill at higher rpms but has gotten worse. It has also affected the electrical system and had the locks, backup camera, reverse lights all going haywire.   Read details...


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