Parts for your 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander-Engine mount

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander engine mount — purpose, care, and replacement

Referencing Mitsubishi Motors factory service information for the 2013 Outlander (engine mounting/insulator section) and the Mitsubishi ASA/CAPS parts catalogue, this model is fitted with engine mounts. The typical layout is a right‑hand engine insulator, a left transmission mount, plus front and rear torque mounts (roll stoppers). They secure the engine and transmission to the body while controlling movement and cabin noise.

The engine mounts on a 2013 Outlander do a few big jobs: they hold the engine at the correct height and angle, absorb vibration so the cabin stays quiet, and limit how far the engine can rock when taking off, braking, or hitting bumps. Hydraulic mounts (used on many variants) are fluid‑filled to cut vibration at idle, while the front and rear torque mounts resist twist under load to protect the CVT/manual gearbox, driveshafts, and exhaust flex joint. Keeping these mounts healthy preserves NVH comfort and prevents knock‑on wear to hoses, wiring and the exhaust.

As part of servicing, it’s smart to inspect the mounts every 50,000–60,000 km or when chasing vibrations. Look for perished rubber, sagging, torn bushes, shiny “witness” marks where metal has contacted, or fluid weeping from a hydraulic mount. Common symptoms of a tired mount include:

• Noticeable vibration at idle in Drive with the A/C on
• Clunks or thuds on take‑off or when shifting from Reverse to Drive
• Excessive engine movement when the throttle is blipped under the bonnet
• Shudder under load and more cabin boom

When replacing, support the engine properly with a jack and timber under the sump and do one mount at a time. Follow the Mitsubishi torque specs from the workshop manual and snug the fasteners with the vehicle at normal ride height so the bushes aren’t pre‑loaded. After fitting, recheck clearances around the exhaust flex, radiator hoses and CVT cooler lines, and retorque after a few hundred kilometres if accessible. On the Outlander, the right‑hand engine mount cops more heat and is a common replacement, the rear roll stopper also works hard. Using genuine or high‑quality OEM‑equivalent hydraulic mounts keeps NVH close to factory. Solid or “race” mounts aren’t recommended for a daily driver, as they’ll transmit harshness through the cabin.

If one mount has failed badly, assess the others at the same visit, they age together. No wheel alignment is usually needed unless the subframe was loosened or shifted during the job.

How many engine mounts does a 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

Most 2013 Outlanders use four mounts: a right‑hand engine insulator, a left transmission mount, and front/rear torque (roll stopper) mounts. Some parts lists group these differently, but functionally it’s a four‑point system.

How long do the mounts typically last?

Anywhere from about 100,000 to 200,000 km, depending on climate, driving style, and heat exposure. The right‑hand mount near the exhaust and any hydraulic mounts often age faster.

Is it okay to keep driving with a failed mount?

Short term, you might get by, but it can stress the exhaust flex joint, CVT/gearbox mounts, and driveshafts, and it’ll increase vibration. It’s best to sort it sooner rather than later.