2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlander Phev years
- Not enough data 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Problem: 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.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Problem: 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.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Other Mitsubishi Outlander Phev years
← 2019 Outlander Phev · 2021 Outlander Phev →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outlander Phev | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Outlander Phev | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Outlander Phev | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Outlander Phev | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Outlander Phev | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Outlander Phev | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Outlander Phev | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Outlander Phev | 15 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlander Phev model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.