2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Outlander Sport years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. That ranks 10th out of 16 Outlander Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 32%), typically at around 14,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 32% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 26% | 3,450 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | 25,450 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 16% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 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.
I own a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Mitsubishi's records show that Safety Recall C2204R/SR-22-004 was previously completed on my vehicle. This recall addressed improper CVT-ECU software programming that could cause an incorrect CVT gear-ratio command and potentially result in engine over-rev…
At freeway speeds in the heat the vehicle intermittently and suddenly flashes yellow check engine light and vehicle shakes as it loses most of the engine power, forcing a slow or stop to "limp it" off the highway. No warnings no noises no change in emissions noted. Calls to dealerships and have…
The brand new from the factory transmission that got replaced at a dealership to âfixâ the initial recall stalled and went into limp mode while driving at under 50,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was stolen from the vehicle, and a new catalytic converter was installed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was…
I was turning out of my neighborhood and as I accelerated to merge with traffic my car started jerking. My dashboard âDâ symbol only started flashing on and off and then my transmission service required light came on, (just had it done 8/25 and it is 11/25) and the BSW service required light…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 has fewer complaints than most years, 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.