Mitsubishi

Outlander

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

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	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	21.5	223	$3,250	10	60	0	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	$2,400	0	0	0	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.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 21.5 to 2025: 26

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.