Models
Every Mitsubishi model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | 1986–2022 | 2,135 |
| Galant | 1984–2012 | 1,788 |
| Outlander | 2003–2026 | 1,325 |
| Lancer | 1996–2017 | 865 |
| Montero | 1983–2006 | 783 |
| Mirage | 1984–2024 | 703 |
| Diamante | 1991–2004 | 505 |
| Outlander Sport | 2011–2026 | 477 |
| 3000GT | 1986–2002 | 461 |
| Montero Sport | 1996–2009 | 348 |
| Endeavor | 2004–2011 | 296 |
| Eclipse Spyder | 1995–2012 | 242 |
| Lancer Evolution | 2003–2015 | 229 |
| Raider | 2006–2010 | 99 |
| Expo | 1992–2003 | 81 |
| Eclipse Cross | 2018–2025 | 60 |
| Mighty MAX | 1983–1998 | 57 |
| Mirage G4 | 2017–2024 | 54 |
| Lancer Ralliart | 2008–2015 | 33 |
| Spyder | 1996–2003 | 28 |
| Outlander Phev | 2018–2026 | 20 |
| Precis | 1987–1994 | 16 |
| i-MiEV | 2010–2017 | 14 |
| Lancer Sportback | 2004–2017 | 12 |
| Expo LRV | 1992–2001 | 8 |
| Cordia | 1983–1991 | 5 |
| Sigma | 1986–1991 | 5 |
| Starion | 1986–1991 | 5 |
| Tredia | 1983–1988 | 4 |
| Van | 1986–1991 | 1 |
| ASX | 2010–2022 | — |
| Space Star | 2010–2022 | — |
| Colt | 2010–2019 | — |
| Pajero | 2010–2019 | — |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: Mitsubishi · Lancer EVO · Van/wagon · Truck · Stealth · Pickup · Canter GE · Nativa · 3000 · 3000GT Spyder · > Lancer Sportback Rallia · Lancer Wagon · Wagon · Canter · Lancer Raliart · Lancer Sportsback · RVR · FE-HD · Lancer Sportback Ralliart · SP · legnum · diamante-wagon · fb · FE180 · fighter-fk7 · lancer-sportbk · lancer-sptbkra · mighty-mover-trailer.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · new cars in Europe: European Environment Agency, 2010–2022
Complaints by model year
All Mitsubishi models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Power train1,843
- Air bags1,095
- Engine and engine cooling1,050
- Electrical system983
- Service brakes, hydraulic930
- Structure898
- Suspension860
- Visibility707
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-row left seat belt assemblies may deactivate before the seat belts are fully retracted, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
EU safety alerts
84 Mitsubishi alerts in Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, since 2006; the latest 10 are below.
| COLT SR/02528/26 · 18 Sept 2026 | Injuries |
| ASX (GA1W) SR/01583/25 · 25 Apr 2025 | Injuries |
| FUSO eCanter NG A12/01557/24 · 14 Jun 2024 | Injuries |
| Eclipse Cross A12/01386/21 · 1 Oct 2021 | Injuries |
| ASX, Eclipse Cross, Eclipse Cross PHEV, Outlander, Outlander PHEV A12/00923/21 · 25 Jun 2021 | Injuries |
| Lancer Station Wagon, Lancer, Colt, Pajero Pinin, Space Runner, L400 / Space Gear, Pajero A12/00893/21 · 18 Jun 2021 | Injuries |
| ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEV A12/00510/21 · 16 Apr 2021 | Injuries |
| Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross A12/00310/21 · 5 Mar 2021 | Injuries |
| I-MIEV A12/01858/20 · 25 Dec 2020 | Injuries |
| Pajero A12/01591/20 · 27 Nov 2020 | Injuries |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all EU alerts
New registrations in Europe
1,238,911 new Mitsubishi cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (34,390), Spain (3,051), France (2,582), Netherlands (2,455), Italy (2,233).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54,661 | 82 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 63,620 | 105 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 98,534 | 123 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 139,836 | 129 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 130,578 | 139 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 105,155 | 117 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 104,586 | — |
| 2015 | 123,309 | — |
| 2014 | 92,409 | — |
| 2013 | 70,709 | — |
| 2012 | 67,341 | — |
| 2011 | 97,530 | — |
| 2010 | 90,643 | — |
Most registered Mitsubishi models in Europe, 2022
| Model | New cars |
|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross | 27,393 |
| Space Star | 26,962 |
| mitsubishi | 242 |
| Outlander | 58 |
| L200 | 2 |
| Asx | 1 |
| I-miev | 1 |
| Lancer | 1 |
| Outlander Sport | 1 |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
10,156 Mitsubishi cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol cars average 5.9 l/100 km on the road, against 5.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 13% more. Plug-in hybrids use 6.0 l/100 km against 1.7 l/100 km on paper, with 23% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 4,828 | 5.9 | 5.3 | +13% |
| Petrol hybrid | 3,848 | 6.6 | 5.1 | +28% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 1,480 | 6.0 | 1.7 | +256% |
By model
| Model | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASX | 3,001 | 6.8 | 5.4 | +25% |
| Colt | 2,964 | 6.3 | 5.2 | +22% |
| Space Star | 1,211 | 5.5 | 5.1 | +8% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0