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Mitsubishi Outlander

1,878 federal complaints across 23 model years (2003-2026) ยท 40 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mitsubishi Outlander. Hover a bar for the count.

2003
2004
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2006
2007
2008
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2011
2012
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
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2025
2026
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander - 316 complaints
  2. 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander - 205 complaints
  3. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander - 175 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander - 58 complaints
  2. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander - 61 complaints
  3. 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander - 73 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
182
Power train
180
Suspension
172
Electrical system
165
Body & structure
156
Brakes
115

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2026 Mitsubishi Outlander70
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander200
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander451
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander742
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander3167
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander463
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander465
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander806
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander816
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander2058
2015 Mitsubishi Outlander795
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander584
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander345
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander346
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander888
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander7610
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander6113
2008 Mitsubishi Outlander8012
2007 Mitsubishi Outlander1759
2006 Mitsubishi Outlander251
2005 Mitsubishi Outlander261
2004 Mitsubishi Outlander734
2003 Mitsubishi Outlander1496

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V2520002014-2020StructureMitsubishi 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
25V5070002014-2020StructureMitsubishi 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,
25V3690002022-2024Back Over PreventionMitsubishi 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 infotai
23V3450002022-2023Back Over PreventionMitsubishi 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 syste
22V4700002022Back Over PreventionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such,
22V3350002022Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) in the right front, second-row right, and second-ro
22V0270002022Fuel System, GasolineMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The commutator and wires inside the fuel pump may be fused incorrectly, potentially causi
21V8210002022StructureMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling one 2022 Outlander vehicle. A software programming error with a welding robot may have caused the vehicle's center pillar
21V5960002022Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles. The front and second-row passenger seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate
20V7410002016Parking BrakeMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The rust prevention coating on the rear brake operating shafts could
20V4030002014-2019Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere wi
20V2800002019-2020Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have be
20V2790002008-2013SuspensionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles original
18V6210002017-2018Service Brakes, HydraulicMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system and 2018 Mitsub
18V6200002017-2018Forward Collision AvoidanceMitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with
18V5910002018-2019WheelsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incor
18V0710002007-2010VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped wit
18V0700002014-2016Parking BrakeMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Outlander and 2013-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles. Water may enter the rear brake calipers causing the pa
18V0690002008-2012Engine And Engine CoolingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped
17V6090002015-2017Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may
17V4610002007-2013VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and lea
17V2330002016Latches/Locks/LinkagesMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles. The inside door latch mechanisms may not latch securely in high tempe
16V7910002007-2013VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles manufactured September 8, 2006, to March 29, 2013. In the affected vehicle
16V5630002016Power TrainMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are eq
16V4580002003-2013SuspensionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outl
15V2330002009-2011VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportb
15V2320002009-2010Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles manufactured January 12, 2009, to July 6, 2010, 2009-2010 Ou
14V5640002007-2009Exterior LightingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles manufactured December 15, 2006, to October 31, 2007, and April 16, 2
14V5620002008-2011Engine And Engine CoolingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, a
14V3660002007-2013SteeringMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Additionally, Mitusbishi