Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2022. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outlander | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Outlander | 15 | 1 |
| 2024 Outlander | 26 | 1 |
| 2023 Outlander | 50 | 2 |
| 2022 OutlanderMost complaints | 217 | 7 |
| 2021 Outlander | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Outlander | 31 | 3 |
| 2019 Outlander | 29 | 5 |
| 2018 Outlander | 57 | 6 |
| 2017 Outlander | 51 | 6 |
| 2016 Outlander | 145 | 8 |
| 2015 Outlander | 53 | 5 |
| 2014 Outlander | 45 | 4 |
| 2013 Outlander | 26 | 5 |
| 2012 Outlander | 22 | 6 |
| 2011 Outlander | 58 | 8 |
| 2010 Outlander | 60 | 10 |
| 2009 Outlander | 46 | 13 |
| 2008 Outlander | 58 | 12 |
| 2007 Outlander | 125 | 9 |
| 2006 Outlander | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 Outlander | 19 | 1 |
| 2004 Outlander | 52 | 4 |
| 2003 Outlander | 116 | 6 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train184
- Suspension173
- Electrical system166
- Structure157
- Unknown or other145
- Engine140
- Air bags110
- Service brakes97
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 239 Outlander vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 118 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | 24 | 10 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 6 |
| 2019 | 23 | 12 |
| 2018 | 34 | 17 |
| 2017 | 14 | 9 |
| 2016 | 38 | 19 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3 |
| 2011 | 9 | 4 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 10 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 | 4 |
| 2003 | 11 | 9 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 10 of 14 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2026 | 2026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2025 | 2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 13.7 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 13.7 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 13.7 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 13.7 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 13.7 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 16.9 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | — | 16.9 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 23 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.4–11.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| 2025 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.8 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| 2024 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| 2023 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| 2022 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| 2020 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| 2019 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| 2018 | Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| 2017 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| 2016 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.2 | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| 2015 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| 2014 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.5 | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| 2013 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| 2012 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| 2011 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| 2010 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 10.9 | 8.6 | 9.8 |
| 2009 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| 2008 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 11.6 | 9.4 | 10.6 |
| 2007 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.5 | 9.6 | 11.8 |
| 2006 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.3 | 10.9 |
| 2005 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.2 | 9.3 | 10.9 |
| 2004 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.5 | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| 2003 | Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 12.9 | 9.8 | 11.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
80,327 Outlander cars are on the New Zealand register; 35% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,072 | 3,072 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4,283 | 4,280 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3,224 | 3,218 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4,030 | 4,012 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8,977 | 8,888 | 37 |
| 2021 | 6,373 | 6,308 | 32 |
| 2020 | 2,417 | 2,342 | 57 |
| 2019 | 2,964 | 2,741 | 196 |
| 2018 | 2,770 | 2,283 | 462 |
| 2017 | 3,222 | 2,685 | 508 |
| 2016 | 2,638 | 1,890 | 723 |
| 2015 | 3,181 | 1,638 | 1,517 |
| 2014 | 3,580 | 1,503 | 2,061 |
| 2013 | 3,679 | 1,186 | 2,469 |
| 2012 | 1,550 | 818 | 716 |
| 2011 | 1,605 | 830 | 756 |
| 2010 | 2,504 | 897 | 1,575 |
| 2009 | 2,335 | 609 | 1,693 |
| 2008 | 3,276 | 951 | 2,275 |
| 2007 | 4,890 | 1,093 | 3,736 |
| 2006 | 7,328 | 667 | 6,532 |
| 2005 | 2,423 | 1 | 2,382 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
35,335 Outlander cars are on Dutch roads; 12% arrived later as imports, and 3,334 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 779 | €56,899 |
| 2025 | 900 | €60,549 |
| 2021 | 1,450 | €39,489 |
| 2020 | 2,040 | €42,558 |
| 2019 | 2,778 | €42,389 |
| 2018 | 1,385 | €41,107 |
| 2017 | 840 | €36,779 |
| 2016 | 1,387 | €40,779 |
| 2015 | 6,455 | €45,729 |
| 2014 | 5,082 | €49,679 |
| 2013 | 5,382 | €49,679 |
| 2012 | 811 | €34,198 |
| 2011 | 920 | €31,197 |
| 2010 | 1,074 | €30,197 |
| 2009 | 482 | €28,095 |
| 2008 | 1,333 | €43,570 |
| 2007 | 807 | — |
| 2006 | 637 | €35,698 |
| 2005 | 462 | — |
| 2004 | 189 | — |
| 2003 | 142 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
14,782 Outlander cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 84% petrol, 15% diesel; 71% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 130 | — |
| 2025 | 195 | — |
| 2021 | 747 | 77,000 km |
| 2020 | 1,565 | 91,000 km |
| 2019 | 2,468 | 112,000 km |
| 2018 | 1,186 | 127,000 km |
| 2017 | 1,014 | 150,000 km |
| 2016 | 1,035 | 175,000 km |
| 2015 | 1,872 | 198,000 km |
| 2014 | 1,460 | 220,000 km |
| 2013 | 952 | 247,000 km |
| 2012 | 327 | 265,000 km |
| 2011 | 374 | 276,000 km |
| 2010 | 298 | 282,000 km |
| 2009 | 159 | 297,000 km |
| 2008 | 298 | 305,000 km |
| 2007 | 321 | 299,000 km |
| 2006 | 175 | 252,000 km |
| 2005 | 78 | 250,000 km |
| 2004 | 84 | 264,000 km |
| 2003 | 44 | 284,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 1,310 Outlander cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 16 of those collisions were fatal and 232 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 249 | 3 | 55 |
| 2024 | 251 | 1 | 44 |
| 2023 | 264 | 3 | 50 |
| 2022 | 289 | 5 | 45 |
| 2021 | 257 | 4 | 38 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
67,582 Outlander cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,977 | 22 |
| 2020 | 4,459 | 43 |
| 2019 | 7,745 | 89 |
| 2018 | 9,699 | 131 |
| 2017 | 7,987 | 125 |
| 2016 | 9,950 | 148 |
| 2015 | 11,704 | 259 |
| 2014 | 6,649 | 201 |
| 2013 | 1,726 | 126 |
| 2012 | 906 | 112 |
| 2011 | 1,006 | 186 |
| 2010 | 1,126 | 211 |
| 2009 | 865 | 236 |
| 2008 | 947 | 363 |
| 2007 | 581 | 389 |
| 2006 | 50 | 53 |
| 2005 | 89 | 106 |
| 2004 | 100 | 176 |
| 2003 | 15 | 18 |
| 2002 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
77,525 Outlander cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 78% passed first time, against 78% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 178 | 92% |
| 2020 | 5,433 | 87% |
| 2019 | 8,919 | 86% |
| 2018 | 10,858 | 87% |
| 2017 | 8,958 | 84% |
| 2016 | 11,247 | 82% |
| 2015 | 13,051 | 76% |
| 2014 | 7,261 | 71% |
| 2013 | 2,161 | 64% |
| 2012 | 1,211 | 64% |
| 2011 | 1,437 | 62% |
| 2010 | 1,629 | 57% |
| 2009 | 1,464 | 55% |
| 2008 | 1,893 | 55% |
| 2007 | 1,411 | 51% |
| 2005 | 173 | 53% |
| 2004 | 241 | 54% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Outlander | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| Brakes | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Suspension | 5.2% | 5.5% |
| Tyres | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Visibility | 3.6% | 4.0% |
| Steering | 2.3% | 1.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.3% | 1.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
327,315 new Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Finland (49), Germany (7), Romania (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58 | 54 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 11,581 | 66 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 33,238 | 76 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 44,459 | 80 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 34,325 | 97 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 31,244 | 100 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 33,625 | — |
| 2015 | 41,898 | — |
| 2014 | 29,838 | — |
| 2013 | 21,944 | — |
| 2012 | 12,633 | — |
| 2011 | 14,852 | — |
| 2010 | 17,620 | — |
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
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Outlander in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Due to improper software of the FCM ECU (Forward Collision Mitigation), camera images might be processed incorrectly and a possible collision might be detected falsely. As a result. the FCM system might operate primary braking, leading to increased risk of an …
The Fluorine anti-rust coating of the ramp shaft for the rear parking brake may peel off, allowing water to penetrate inside and rust the shaft and the internal caliper.As the result, the shaft could become stuck, causing decreased parking brake force, leading…
Due to improper soldering of an electrical connection, the electric terminal of the heated windshield may be overheated excessively when activated.This might cause a thermal incident (cracking of the glass), increasing the risk of an accident.
The seat belt at the right second row seat assembly is incorrect.Hence, in case of vehicle collision there might be poor passenger protection. .
Due to temperature and humidity, the adhesive material between the sunroof glass and its outer frame may weaken. As a consequence, the sunroof glass might detach from the outer frame and come off.
The flange area of the engine's multi-belt auto tensioner may crack under high-load driving conditions, which may cause the drive-belt to fall off. If this occurs, the engine warning light will illuminate, there will be a loss of power steering assistance, the…
The software in the Active Stability Control (ASC) system may be faulty. As a consequence, the adaptive cruise control (ACC), forward - collision mitigation (FCM) and anti-lock braking system (ABS) may not work properly which may lead to accidents.
The software of the forward-collision mitigation (FCM) system of the engine control unit (ECU) may be faulty. As a consequence, the FCM-ECU software may activate the brake for longer than necessary and the driver may react by applying additional braking. The r…
The door lock mechanism in the door latch might not operate properly in high temperatures. As the result the door may not be locked properly and could open while the vehicle is moving.
The engine control relay unit (ECU) or valve lift control relay can heat up abnormally. As the result the engine can stall whilst driving.
The parking brake lever shaft might be stuck due to corrosion or/and the auto-adjuster of the rear brake piston assembly might be inoperative. The parking brake might work with lower efficiency or might be inoperative.
Corrosion may occur inside the windscreen wiper motor. This may lead to failure of the windscreen wipers while driving which could lead to an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
41 campaigns cover the Outlander; the latest 12 are below.
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 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."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar to be welded incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection" 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 216, "Roof Crush Resistance."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could have been peeled off during the assembly process. As a result, water entering the rear brake caliper boot may cause the parking brake operating shafts to corrode and possibly bind.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
NHTSA recalls