Mitsubishi Outlander Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,323 owner complaints and 41 safety recalls on file for the Mitsubishi Outlander, across 23 model years (2003–2026). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (216). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
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Mitsubishi Outlander years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Outlander year: 2003, 2007, 2016, 2022. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Outlander: 216 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2016 Outlander: 145 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2007 Outlander: 125 complaints, 9 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Outlander: 3 complaints, 1 recall
- 2025 Outlander: 15 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 Outlander: 19 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 183 | 21 | 5 |
| Suspension problems | 173 | 18 | 6 |
| Electrical System problems | 164 | 23 | 8 |
| Structure problems | 157 | 18 | 8 |
| Engine problems | 139 | 21 | 6 |
| Air Bags problems | 110 | 20 | 66 |
| Service Brakes | 97 | 20 | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 88 | 19 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 73 | 16 | 1 |
| Steering | 68 | 19 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 58 | 16 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 17 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 52 | 10 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 46 | 18 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 36 | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility | 32 | 12 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 21 | 13 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 9 | 4 |
| Tires | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Equipment | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mitsubishi Outlander problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2022: structure (76)
- 2016: power train (64)
- 2007: suspension (58)
All Mitsubishi Outlander model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outlander | 3 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2025 Outlander | 15 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Outlander | 26 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Outlander | 49 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2022 Outlander | 216 | 7 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Outlander | 31 | 3 | 5★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Outlander | 29 | 5 | 5★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Outlander | 57 | 6 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Outlander | 51 | 6 | 5★ | Service Brakes | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Outlander | 145 | 8 | 5★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Outlander | 53 | 5 | 5★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Outlander | 45 | 4 | 5★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 Outlander | 26 | 5 | 4★ | Visibility/wiper | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Outlander | 22 | 6 | 4★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Outlander | 58 | 8 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 Outlander | 60 | 10 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 Outlander | 46 | 13 | — | Exterior Lighting | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2008 Outlander | 58 | 12 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2007 Outlander | 125 | 9 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Outlander | 21 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Outlander | 19 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Outlander | 52 | 4 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 Outlander | 116 | 6 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Outlander years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2003 (116), 2007 (125), 2016 (145), 2022 (216) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Outlander year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mitsubishi Outlander?
Power Train, with 183 complaints across 21 model years.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have?
41 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.