Mitsubishi

Outlander Sport

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2011 to 2025

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

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 88, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 8, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2011	3Gas	26	148	$2,400	8	88	0	ENGINE 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 88, this model typically has none on file recalls: 8, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	26	148	$2,400	6	36	0	AIR BAGS 15%, POWER TRAIN 14%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 36, this model typically has none on file recalls: 6, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	26	148	$2,400	5	68	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, AIR BAGS 15%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 68, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 17 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	26	148	$2,400	4	45	0	AIR BAGS 21%, POWER TRAIN 12%, SEAT BELTS 12%
complaints: 45, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas	26	158	$2,400	5	231	0	POWER TRAIN 40%, ENGINE 13%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%
complaints: 231, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Gas	25	148	$2,500	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	5Gas	25	148	$2,500	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Gas	25	148	$2,500	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	5Gas	25	148	$2,500	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas	25.5	158	$2,450	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas	25.5	158	$2,450	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	4Gas	25.5	158	$2,450	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	4Gas	25.5	158	$2,450	2	39	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, ENGINE 12%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 39, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 7 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	3Gas	26	148	$2,400	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	25.5	158	$2,450	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2011: 26 to 2025: 25.5

Owner complaints2011: 88 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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.