2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlander Sport years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. That ranks 6th out of 16 Outlander Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 31%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 26owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 31% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 27% | 4,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 23% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | 10,569 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
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.
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted after driving for more than an hour. The vehicle…
The vehicle has exhibited recurring ignition-system and powertrain malfunctions involving repeated ignition-coil failures, engine misfires, and catalyst-system efficiency faults. These issues cause intermittent loss of power, hesitation during acceleration, and unstable engine performance. The…
The touchscreen for the main infotainment system is becoming unresponsive. Itâs impossible to use the most basic functions while driving without being distracted. Itâs caused me to swerve & almost lose control of the vehicle on multiple occasionsâ as it distracted me from driving because…
So my push to start has to be pushed twice in order to crank the vehicle and when I first got the car about 9 months ago it didnât do that and about since January the computer system failed twice and it showed a message about the computer system donât remember exactly what it said and took a…
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment for a recall repair; however, the contact was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.