Mitsubishi Outlander Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander across 20 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (12). The words owners use most often: “air bags deploy” (16% of reports).
- 110air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 66mention a crash
- 46mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags deploy: mentioned in 18 of 110 complaints (16%)
- Medical attention: mentioned in 10 of 110 complaints (9%)
- Airbag service required: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
- Sustained head: mentioned in 6 of 110 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 69 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 66 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 46 an injury.
Mitsubishi Outlander air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Outlander | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2023 Outlander | 6 | 12% | 43,525 |
| 2022 Outlander | 8 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Outlander | 4 | 13% | 17,503 |
| 2019 Outlander | 7 | 24% | 30,000 |
| 2018 Outlander | 10 | 18% | 36,543 |
| 2017 Outlander | 8 | 16% | 37,000 |
| 2016 Outlander | 8 | 6% | 54,900 |
| 2015 Outlander | 3 | 6% | 20,000 |
| 2014 Outlander | 12 | 27% | 23,000 |
| 2013 Outlander | 3 | 12% | 47,000 |
| 2012 Outlander | 2 | 9% | 70,000 |
| 2011 Outlander | 4 | 7% | 40,440 |
| 2010 Outlander | 5 | 8% | 14,000 |
| 2009 Outlander | 3 | 7% | 101,000 |
| 2008 Outlander | 2 | 3% | 125,500 |
| 2007 Outlander | 8 | 6% | 3,400 |
| 2005 Outlander | 1 | 5% | 5,200 |
| 2004 Outlander | 7 | 13% | 57,500 |
| 2003 Outlander | 8 | 7% | 82,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists air bags for the Mitsubishi Outlander. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle crashed and T-bone another vehicle that ran a red light. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact struck her head on the front driver's side window and steering wheel, sustaining injuries to the…
Hey I run over a pothole and. My tire went flat and then the air bag just came out thatâs not supposed to happen just from a flat tire thatâs a safety hazard
FCM/ service required camera. Camera/braking assistance. Electric SRS /Airbag of
See attached document for complaint. The vehicle was sold without disclosure of an active airbag safety recall involving explosive deployment. Disclosure occurred only after contracts were executed and funds tendered. Had this life-safety information been disclosed prior to sale, the vehicle would…
I am reporting a safety concern involving complete airbag non-deployment in a frontal collision. On January 9, 2026 I was involved in a frontal collision while driving my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The impact caused significant front-end damage, and the vehicle was subsequently deemed a total loss…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Outlanders have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about air bags for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Outlander air bags?
No recall currently lists air bags for this vehicle.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags deploy”, in 18 of 110 complaints, followed by “medical attention” (10).
Other Mitsubishi Outlander problems
- Power Train problems (183)
- Suspension problems (173)
- Electrical System problems (165)
- Structure problems (157)
- Engine problems (139)
See all Mitsubishi Outlander problems.