2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 16, 2026 · 26 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Outlander Sport years
About as many complaints as other years 6th of 16 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. That ranks 6th out of 16 Outlander Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 27%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Outlander. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train7 · ~90,000 mi
Unknown or Other7 · ~16,550 mi
Air Bags6 · ~13,000 mi
Engine5 · ~111,000 mi
Service Brakes3 · ~9,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3
Electrical System2
Structure2 · ~7,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1
Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train727%90,000——
Unknown or Other727%16,550——
Air Bags623%13,000——
Engine519%111,000——
Service Brakes312%9,000——
Vehicle Speed Control312%———
Electrical System28%———
Structure28%7,000——
Fuel/propulsion System14%———
Seat Belts14%———
Steering14%37,000——
Suspension14%37,000——
Tires14%26,100——
Visibility/wiper14%———
Wheels14%26,100——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 6 complaints
2019: 2201922020: 4202042022: 3202232023: 3202332024: 5202452025: 6202562026: 320263

n = 26 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls (1)

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Power train:automatic transmission:control module:softwareAug 2, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V563000 · 76,508 vehicles

Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Black Nissan exterior driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic brake, checking several cars cut me off. Break check the FedEx truck in front of me twice. Was able to Veer to the right, avoiding directful impact with the FedEx truck in front of me. Airbags did not deploy, and my head…

Air Bags · received Jun 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11744573

Car has stopped in middle of the road and engine just stalled. The battery light keeps flashing on and off even after alternator as been changed

Electrical System · received Mar 14, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11724277

My car is stalling, shaking, shuddering, not accelerating and downshifting while I am on the highway almost killing me while attempting to inch my way across the lanes to the shoulder. With NO WARNING my vehicle completely broke down with my children in the car one is Non Verbal and on the Autism…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jan 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11714737

Airbags did not deploy.

Air Bags · received Aug 20, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11681863

I bought this car from market place face book , the seller deleted his account. After the sale, so I felt suspicious and search in the google using rhe vin number and found out the mileage on VIN check page doesn’t match the number in the car

Unknown or Other · received Apr 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653584

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Outlander Sport model years, the 2019 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.