Mitsubishi Outlander Problems by Year

We compared every Mitsubishi Outlander model year from 2003–2025 using 1,322 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 41 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2022, 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025, which drew far more complaints than other Outlander years at the same age. The best years are 2012, 2013 and 2019.

22model years
1,322complaints
41recalls
2022, 2016worst years
2012, 2013best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Mitsubishi Outlander. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2025151.7×1Collision AvoidanceCaution
2024261.8×1Collision AvoidanceCaution
2023502.8×2ElectricalAvoid
202221712.7×7BodyAvoid
202031typical3ElectricalAverage
201929−15%5BrakeAverage
2018571.4×6EngineAverage
2017511.3×6BrakeAverage
20161453.5×8TransmissionAvoid
2015531.2×5TransmissionAverage
2014451.1×4AirbagAverage
201326−43%5Window & WiperGood
201222−65%6TransmissionGood
201158typical8EngineAverage
2010601.3×10EngineAverage
200946−23%13EngineAverage
200858−30%12SuspensionAverage
20071251.4×9SuspensionCaution
200621−82%1HeadlightGood
200519−82%1SuspensionGood
200452−32%4SuspensionAverage
20031161.9×6SuspensionCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Outlander year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Latest Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-549 · Aug 25, 2026 · 67,146 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

NHTSA recall 26V-252 · Apr 20, 2026 · 108,046 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

NHTSA recall 25V-507 · Aug 7, 2025 · 121,529 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North…

Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-369 · Jun 2, 2025 · 198,940 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display.

Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 23V-345 · Jun 6, 2023 · 89,907 vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display.

Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001.

All 41 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Mitsubishi Outlander should you avoid?

2022, 2016, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2003 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Outlander years at the same age, led by body & structure problems in the 2022.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?

2012 has the fewest complaints compared with other Outlander years at the same age, followed by 2013 and 2019. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (184), engine & cooling (179) and suspension (173). Transmission complaints peak in the 2016 model year.

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Outlander had?

41 recalls across 2003–2025. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Mitsubishi Outlander recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.