Vehicles Affected: Approximately 100,000 model-year 2007-13 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs
The Problem: Water may drop between the hood and windshield, which could leak into the wiper motor breathing hole, causing internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and possible failure. This could result in a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor for free.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.