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Mitsubishi Outlander

Model years 2003–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2022. Fewest complaints: 2005, 2006, 2012.

1,325owner complaints
41recall campaigns
2,039service bulletins
24model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2022. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’22’24217’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’22’24217

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.

0.0%1.5%3.0%’03’05’07’09’11’13’15’17’19’21’23’25’260.0%0.0%1.5%3.0%’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’260.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Outlander3100 · 0
2025 Outlander15112 · 0
2024 Outlander261433 · 0
2023 Outlander502754 · 0
2022 OutlanderMost complaints217715014 · 1
2021 Outlander00120 · 0
2020 Outlander313875 · 0
2019 Outlander2951205 · 1
2018 Outlander5761137 · 0
2017 Outlander5161367 · 0
2016 Outlander14581398 · 1
2015 Outlander5351135 · 1
2014 Outlander4541279 · 0
2013 Outlander2651053 · 0
2012 Outlander2261031 · 0
2011 Outlander5881133 · 0
2010 Outlander60101144 · 0
2009 Outlander46131055 · 0
2008 Outlander58121031 · 1
2007 Outlander1259786 · 2
2006 Outlander211352 · 0
2005 Outlander191493 · 0
2004 Outlander5245610 · 0
2003 Outlander11666210 · 2

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 yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023522
202224103
2021100
20201863
201923123
201834172
20171492
201638193
2015210
2014931
2013100
2012731
2011940
2010551
2009520
2008610
20071071
2006221
2005620
2004941
20031194

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWD————0.0 %
20262026 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWD————0.0 %
20252025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20242024 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20232023 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20222022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.7 %
20212021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.7 %
20202020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.7 %
20192019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.7 %
20182018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆13.7 %
20172017 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20162016 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20152015 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20142014 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16.4 %
20132013 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆16.9 %
20122012 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★☆16.9 %
20112011 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline1.5 L, 4 cyl.AV89.47.88.7204
2025Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AV89.87.98.9209
2024Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AV89.77.98.9208
2023Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AV89.77.98.9208
2022Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.AV89.77.98.9208
2020Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.98.19.1212
2019Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.98.19.1212
2018Outlander 4WD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.98.19.1212
2017Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.27.58.4197
2016Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.27.58.4193
2015Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.57.58.6198
2014Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV69.57.58.6198
2013Outlander · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV610.38.39.4216
2012Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV10.38.39.4216
2011Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV10.38.39.4216
2010Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV10.98.69.8225
2009Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV11.99.310.7246
2008Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AV11.69.410.6244
2007Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS613.59.611.8271
2006Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.29.310.9251
2005Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.29.310.9251
2004Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS412.59.611.2258
2003Outlander · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.AS412.99.811.5265

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 yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
20263,0723,0720
20254,2834,2800
20243,2243,2182
20234,0304,01210
20228,9778,88837
20216,3736,30832
20202,4172,34257
20192,9642,741196
20182,7702,283462
20173,2222,685508
20162,6381,890723
20153,1811,6381,517
20143,5801,5032,061
20133,6791,1862,469
20121,550818716
20111,605830756
20102,5048971,575
20092,3356091,693
20083,2769512,275
20074,8901,0933,736
20067,3286676,532
20052,42312,382
2004404
2003202

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 registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20267791%€56,899
20259001%€60,549
20211,45039%€39,489
20202,04040%€42,558
20192,77836%€42,389
20181,38529%€41,107
201784038%€36,779
20161,38717%€40,779
20156,4556%€45,729
20145,0822%€49,679
20135,3821%€49,679
20128113%€34,198
20119204%€31,197
20101,0747%€30,197
20094824%€28,095
20081,3333%€43,570
20078075%—
20066373%€35,698
20054623%—
20041894%—
20031428%—

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 registeredIn useAverage mileage
2026130—
2025195—
202174777,000 km
20201,56591,000 km
20192,468112,000 km
20181,186127,000 km
20171,014150,000 km
20161,035175,000 km
20151,872198,000 km
20141,460220,000 km
2013952247,000 km
2012327265,000 km
2011374276,000 km
2010298282,000 km
2009159297,000 km
2008298305,000 km
2007321299,000 km
2006175252,000 km
200578250,000 km
200484264,000 km
200344284,000 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.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
2025249355
2024251144
2023264350
2022289545
2021257438

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.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20211,97722
20204,45943
20197,74589
20189,699131
20177,987125
20169,950148
201511,704259
20146,649201
20131,726126
2012906112
20111,006186
20101,126211
2009865236
2008947363
2007581389
20065053
200589106
2004100176
20031518
20021—

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 registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202117892%91%32,700 mi
20205,43387%88%29,400 mi
20198,91986%86%40,200 mi
201810,85887%84%51,100 mi
20178,95884%82%60,700 mi
201611,24782%79%75,700 mi
201513,05176%75%82,900 mi
20147,26171%72%89,600 mi
20132,16164%68%94,000 mi
20121,21164%66%100,000 mi
20111,43762%63%112,000 mi
20101,62957%60%118,600 mi
20091,46455%59%128,100 mi
20081,89355%57%133,700 mi
20071,41151%57%137,200 mi
200517353%56%96,400 mi
200424154%56%103,500 mi

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).

AreaOutlanderAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.2%7.4%
Brakes6.1%4.7%
Suspension5.2%5.5%
Tyres5.0%6.0%
Visibility3.6%4.0%
Steering2.3%1.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.4%2.0%
Body, chassis, structure1.3%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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202258Finland, Germany, Romania1,92654 (WLTP)104
202111,581Germany, Spain, Netherlands1,90766 (WLTP)102
202033,238Germany, United Kingdom, Norway1,87976 (WLTP)101
201944,459Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,85580 (WLTP)103
201834,325United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden1,78197 (WLTP)105
201731,244Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,747100 (NEDC)112
201633,625United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden1,756—103
201541,898United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany1,809—97
201429,838Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany1,790—98
201321,944Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom1,646—111
201212,633Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands1,708—117
201114,852Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands1,742—118
201017,620Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,733——

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.

A12/00923/21 · Injuries25 Jun 2021 · ASX, Eclipse Cross, Eclipse Cross PHEV, Outlander, Outlander PHEV

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 …

A12/00510/21 · Injuries16 Apr 2021 · ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEV

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…

A12/00310/21 · Injuries5 Mar 2021 · Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross

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.

A12/01373/20 · Injuries16 Oct 2020 · Outlander, Outlander PHEV

The seat belt at the right second row seat assembly is incorrect.Hence, in case of vehicle collision there might be poor passenger protection. .

A12/1723/18 · Injuries16 Nov 2018 · Lancer, Lancer Sportback and Outlander

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.

A12/1724/18 · Injuries16 Nov 2018 · ASX, Lancer and Outlander

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…

A12/1651/18 · Injuries9 Nov 2018 · ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEV

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.

A12/1658/18 · Injuries9 Nov 2018 · ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Outlander PHEV

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…

A12/1461/18 · Injuries5 Oct 2018 · Outlander, Outlander PHEV

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.

A12/1462/18 · Injuries5 Oct 2018 · Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Lancer,Lancer Sportback

The engine control relay unit (ECU) or valve lift control relay can heat up abnormally. As the result the engine can stall whilst driving.

A12/1096/18 · Injuries3 Aug 2018 · ASX, Outlander, Outlander PHEV

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.

A12/0960/18 · Injuries20 Jul 2018 · Outlander

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.

26V549000 · Back over prevention25 Aug 2026 · 2025, 2026

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."

26V252000 · Structure20 Apr 2026 · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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.

25V507000 · Structure7 Aug 2025 · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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.

25V369000 · Back over prevention2 Jun 2025 · 2022, 2023, 2024

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."

23V345000 · Back over prevention6 Jun 2023 · 2022, 2023

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."

22V470000 · Back over prevention8 Jul 2022 · 2022

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."

22V335000 · Seat belts13 May 2022 · 2022

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."

22V027000 · Fuel system, gasoline24 Jan 2022 · 2022

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.

21V821000 · Structure18 Oct 2021 · 2022

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."

21V596000 · Seat belts2 Aug 2021 · 2022

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."

20V741000 · Parking brake30 Nov 2020 · 2016

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.

20V403000 · Seat belts13 Jul 2020 · 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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