Mitsubishi

Outlander

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2003 to 2026

Includes Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD and Outlander PHEV as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 43; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 5.

Worst year: 2016. complaints: 167, about 3.9x this model's typical 43; recalls: 8, about 1.6x this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mitsubishi Outlander
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2003	2Gas	20.5	no data	$3,025	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2003
2004	2Gas	20.5	no data	$3,025	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2004
2005	4Gas	21	no data	$2,950	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2005
2006	4Gas	21	no data	$2,950	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2006
2007	2Gas	19.5	no data	$3,200	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2007
2008	4Gas	21	no data	$2,975	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2008
2009	4Gas	21	no data	$2,975	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2009
2010	4Gas	21.5	223	$3,250	10	60	0	100	ENGINE 16%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 60, above this model's typical 58 recalls: 10, about 2x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 47 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	23	199	$3,050	8	88	0	134	ENGINE 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 88, about 1.5x this model's typical 58 recalls: 8, about 1.6x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	4Gas	23	199	$3,050	6	36	0	123	AIR BAGS 15%, POWER TRAIN 14%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 36, below this model's typical 58 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	4Gas	23	199	$3,050	5	68	1	160	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, AIR BAGS 15%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 68, above this model's typical 58 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 Score: 55 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	26	166	$2,400	4	45	0	160	AIR BAGS 21%, POWER TRAIN 12%, SEAT BELTS 12%
complaints: 45, above this model's typical 43 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 61 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	26	166	$2,400	5	231	0	169	POWER TRAIN 40%, ENGINE 13%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%
complaints: 231, about 5.4x this model's typical 43 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 26 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	26	166	$2,400	8	167	0	155	POWER TRAIN 28%, ENGINE 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8%
complaints: 167, about 3.9x this model's typical 43 recalls: 8, about 1.6x this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 11 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	26	166	$2,400	6	51	0	148	SERVICE BRAKES 15%, AIR BAGS 10%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 51, above this model's typical 43 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 56 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	25.5	166	$2,450	6	55	1	155	ENGINE 14%, AIR BAGS 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 55, below this model's typical 58 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 8 Score: 59 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	25.5	166	$2,450	5	29	1	132	SERVICE BRAKES 20%, AIR BAGS 16%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%
complaints: 29, below this model's typical 58 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	25.5	166	$2,450	3	29	1	109	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%
complaints: 29, below this model's typical 58 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Plug-in Hybrid	26	no data	$2,400	0	0	1	63	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 14 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 5 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	3Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	26	181	$2,400	7	206	1	196	STRUCTURE 25%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 206, about 4.8x this model's typical 43 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 13 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	3Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	26	181	$2,400	2	39	0	128	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, ENGINE 12%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 39, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 74 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	3Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	26	181	$2,400	1	20	0	90	POWER TRAIN 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%
complaints: 20, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 84 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	3Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	26	181	$2,300	0	0	0	50	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 43 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 5 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	3Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	27	no data	$2,200	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2026

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 20.5 to 2026: 27

Owner complaints2010: 60 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mitsubishi Outlander to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.