Mitsubishi Outlander 2013: Wiper Failure Risk - Safety Recall
Mitsubishi recalls 2013 Outlander vehicles with potential wiper failure due to water corrosion. Free repairs to prevent crash risks. Contact MMNA for details.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of wiper function can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2013 Outlander vehicles because water can enter between the hood and windshield, corrode the wiper link, and cause wipers to stop working. This reduces visibility and increases crash risk. Owners must get the wiper link repaired to prevent wipers from failing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251042-mitsubishi-outlander-2013-wiper-failure-risk-safety-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251042-mitsubishi-outlander-2013-wiper-failure-risk-safety-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V791000
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“Mitsubishi Outlander 2013: Wiper Failure Risk - Safety Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251042-mitsubishi-outlander-2013-wiper-failure-risk-safety-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V791000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V791000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can get into the gap between the hood and windshield, causing the wiper link ball joint to corrode. This may lead to the wiper link separating, making the wipers stop working. Reduced visibility increases crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles made between September 2006 and March 2013 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in wet conditions are at higher risk of reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander was made between September 8, 2006, and March 29, 2013. The recall covers vehicles with potential water intrusion into the wiper link area.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MMNA
Call 1-888-648-7820 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule free repairs.
Get wiper link repair
Dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint and inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play.
What NHTSA says to do
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber boot on the ball joint to prevent water intrusion. Additionally, they will inspect the wiper motor crank arm for excessive play, replacing it as necessary. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-009.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #16V791000 (October 31, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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