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Mitsubishi Outlander: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 25 model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about electrical system). 2009 has the most recall campaigns (13). 2014 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (10).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2027 0 0 0 — 26 MPG
2026 0 0 0 — 27 MPG
2025 1 15 2 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 26 MPG
2024 1 26 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26 MPG
2023 2 42 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26 MPG
2022 7 40 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26 MPG
2021 0 0 0 — 26 MPG
2020 3 31 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26 MPG
2019 5 29 8 SERVICE BRAKES 26 MPG
2018 6 40 4 ENGINE 26 MPG
2017 6 40 5 SERVICE BRAKES 26 MPG
2016 8 40 1 POWER TRAIN 26 MPG
2015 5 40 4 POWER TRAIN 26 MPG
2014 4 40 10 AIR BAGS 26 MPG
2013 5 40 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26 MPG
2012 6 36 4 AIR BAGS 25 MPG
2011 8 40 1 ENGINE 26 MPG
2010 10 40 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 MPG
2009 13 40 4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 MPG
2008 12 40 1 SUSPENSION 22 MPG
2007 9 40 2 SUSPENSION 19 MPG
2006 1 21 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 20 MPG
2005 1 19 3 SUSPENSION 20 MPG
2004 4 40 8 SUSPENSION 20 MPG
2003 6 40 4 SUSPENSION 20 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

Questions

Which Mitsubishi Outlander year has the most complaints?
Of 25 model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about electrical system).
Which Mitsubishi Outlander year has the most recalls?
2009 has the most recall campaigns (13).
Which Mitsubishi Outlander years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2027, 2026, 2021. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.