Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system6
- Engine5
- Unknown or other4
- Vehicle speed control3
- Power train3
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Lane departure2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Seat belts1
- Back over prevention1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 12 2021 Outlander Sport vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 7 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport failed the safety check 1.55% of the time — 64% more often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 34,874 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 19.1 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11007472 | This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to update the Smartphone Link Display Audio software to resolve several issues. |
| 11007471 | Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications. |
| 11003536 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides corrections to the description of special tools used to install the oil seal within the Automatic Transaxle sections of the applicable Service Manuals. |
| 10252691 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. |
| 10252683 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to diagnose and test drive vehicles exhibiting a shudder or surge condition possibly caused by poor reaction of the hydraulic pressure circuit. |
| 10250860 | Service Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the procedure for diagnostic trouble code and on-vehicle service for belt & pulley assembly on certain CVT models. |
| 10249800 | This Revised Technical Information Notice provides dealers with the requirements needed to be entered into the Photo Required Condition & Pre-Approval Center (PRC) for a vehicle pulling/drifting and/or with steering wheel off-center concerns. |
| 10246268 | This Technical Service Bulletin supersedes TSB-22-16-001REV ("MIL illumination with DTC P030X and loss of power due to Fail Safe Mode") issued August 2023, to update the Affected Vehicle years and provide VIN cut-off information. |
| 10241921 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to reprogram the ECU with the countermeasure software when the check engine light illuminates with DTC of P0401/ P0400. |
| 10241920 | This Revised Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them upon customer complaint basis and after diagnosis, to replace the ignition coils of all cylinders with countermeasure parts when customers report a MIL illumination and a loss of engine power due to the vehicle being in fail safe mode. Unstable idling due to poor contact of the ignition coil terminal and DTC P030X may create this concern. |
| 10240443 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10237515 | This is a Technical Information Notice requesting dealers to report headlight inoperative issues. |
| 10235611 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections to the CVT maintenance procedure. |
| 10235609 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. |
| 10235608 | This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. |
| 10235606 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10234004 | This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to replace the seat adjuster assembly and power seat harness in affected vehicles with improved countermeasure parts. |
| 10233997 | This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles. |
| 10233994 | This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system. |
| 10231422 | This TSB provides corrections and additional information for the Front and Rear Suspension inspection procedures. (Service Manual Revision) |
| 10231411 | This TSB provides the addition of Diagnostic Procedure for CVT Belt Check for vehicles equipped with CVT type F1CJC and W1CJC. (Service Manual Revision) |
| 10231408 | This is a Revised Technical Information Notice advising dealers of the instructions to follow when performing a wheel alignment check and adjustment on an affected vehicle with a customer concern of pulling/drifting and/or steering wheel off-center concerns. |
| 10228926 | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Troubleshooting Procedure for the Windshield Wiper in the Exterior portion of the affected Service Manuals. |
| 10228925 | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of updates to the Stoplight Switch Check section, in the Service Brakes portion of the affected Service Manuals. |
| 10228921 | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers informing them of the instructions to reprogram the ETACS-ECU with the latest software, correcting an auto power off malfunction for the ignition swtich assembly (ACC) position. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)