Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 477 owner complaints and 26 safety recalls on file for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, across 16 model years (2011–2026). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (182). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Outlander Sport year: 2013, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 Outlander Sport: 182 complaints, 9 recalls
- 2013 Outlander Sport: 42 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2014 Outlander Sport: 41 complaints, 6 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2024 Outlander Sport: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2025 Outlander Sport: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2026 Outlander Sport: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
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 Sport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 178 | 14 | 1 |
| Engine | 86 | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 85 | 13 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 52 | 11 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 42 | 10 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 6 | 0 |
| Suspension | 19 | 8 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 8 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 9 | 4 |
| Structure | 18 | 9 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2015: power train (117)
All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Outlander Sport | 3 | 0 | 4★ | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2025 Outlander Sport | 1 | 0 | 4★ | Air Bags | |
| 2024 Outlander Sport | 1 | 0 | 4★ | Power Train | |
| 2023 Outlander Sport | 7 | 0 | 4★ | Back Over Prevention | |
| 2022 Outlander Sport | 11 | 1 | 4★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Outlander Sport | 19 | 1 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Outlander Sport | 26 | 1 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Outlander Sport | 26 | 1 | 4★ | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2018 Outlander Sport | 21 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2017 Outlander Sport | 27 | 0 | 4★ | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2016 Outlander Sport | 26 | 8 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2015 Outlander Sport | 182 | 9 | 4★ | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 Outlander Sport | 41 | 6 | 4★ | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2013 Outlander Sport | 42 | 10 | 4★ | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Outlander Sport | 14 | 6 | 4★ | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2011 Outlander Sport | 30 | 10 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2013 (42), 2015 (182) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Outlander Sport 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 Sport?
Power Train, with 178 complaints across 14 model years.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
26 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.