MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT (2016) recall — Visibility
Mitsubishi recalls 2011-2016 Outlander Sports due to wiper system corrosion causing loss of wiper function, increasing crash risk. Free repair available by April 10, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles because water can enter between the hood and windshield, corrode the wiper link, and cause the wipers to stop working. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Owners must get the wiper system repaired by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227284-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-wiper-failure-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227284-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-wiper-failure-risk-recall · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V103000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2016: Wiper Failure Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227284-mitsubishi-outlander-sport-2016-wiper-failure-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V103000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V103000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can get trapped between the hood and windshield, causing corrosion in the wiper link ball joint. This corrosion may lead to the wiper link separating, which stops the wipers from working. Without wipers, visibility decreases significantly during rain, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in areas with frequent rain or high humidity are at higher risk of reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The recall covers vehicles where water enters between the hood and windshield, potentially corroding the wiper link.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Repair
Mitsubishi will replace the wiper link rod and motor crank arm at no cost by April 10, 2018.
2018-04-10Check for Wiper Issues
If your wipers stop working unexpectedly, especially in wet conditions, contact Mitsubishi customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Water can enter between the hood and windshield, corrode the wiper link ball joint, and cause the wipers to stop working, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2011-2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles where water enters between the hood and windshield.
What should I do if my wipers stop working?
Contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820 or have your vehicle repaired by a dealer by April 10, 2018.
Contact Mitsubishi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mitsubishi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V103000 — Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Hello, I own a Mitsubishi that is covered by recall 18V103000 from Mitsubishi. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V103000 (September 2, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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