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Mitsubishi Outlander recalls and problems

41 recalls and 1,330 owner complaints for 23 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
41
Complaints
1,330
Crashes reported
117
Fires reported
9

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Mitsubishi Outlander by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Outlander130000
2025 Outlander1162000
2024 Outlander1263030
2023 Outlander2504050
2022 Outlander7219141100
2020 Outlander3325070
2019 Outlander5295150
2018 Outlander6587080
2017 Outlander6517040
2016 Outlander81458160
2015 Outlander5535130
2014 Outlander4459090
2013 Outlander52630130
2012 Outlander6221000
2011 Outlander8583030
2010 Outlander10604020
2009 Outlander13465030
2008 Outlander12581120
2007 Outlander91256230
2006 Outlander1212010
2005 Outlander1193040
2004 Outlander45210050
2003 Outlander611610280

Most reported Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train175
Electrical System169
Suspension167
Structure153
Unknown or Other144
Engine135
Air Bags100
Service Brakes92
Exterior Lighting86
Forward Collision Avoidance65

All Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-549Aug 25, 20262025–2026Back Over PreventionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
26V-252Apr 20, 20262014–2020StructureMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
25V-507Aug 7, 20252014–2020StructureMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
25V-369Jun 2, 20252022–2024Back Over PreventionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
23V-345Jun 6, 20232022–2023Back Over PreventionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
22V-470Jul 8, 20222022Back Over PreventionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
22V-335May 13, 20222022Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
22V-027Jan 24, 20222022Fuel System, GasolineMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
21V-821Oct 18, 20212022StructureMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
21V-596Aug 2, 20212022Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V-741Nov 30, 20202016Parking BrakeMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V-403Jul 13, 20202014–2019Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V-280May 18, 20202019–2020Seat BeltsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
20V-279May 18, 20202008–2013Structure, SuspensionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V-620Sep 14, 20182017–2018Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Outlander Sport, 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross, and 2017-2018 Outlander vehicles equipped with a Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM)…
18V-621Sep 14, 20182017–2018Forward Collision Avoidance, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electrical System, Service Brakes, HydraulicMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V-591Sep 5, 20182018–2019Equipment, WheelsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V-070Jan 26, 20182014–2016Parking BrakeMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V-069Jan 26, 20182008–2012Engine and Engine CoolingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
18V-071Jan 26, 20182007–2010VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
17V-609Sep 29, 20172015–2017Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
17V-461Jul 20, 20172007–2013VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
17V-233Apr 6, 20172016Latches/Locks/LinkagesMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
16V-791Oct 31, 20162007–2013VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
16V-563Jul 28, 20162016Power TrainMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
16V-458Jun 23, 20162003–2013SuspensionMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
15V-233Apr 20, 20152009–2011VisibilityMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
15V-232Apr 20, 20152009–2010Electrical SystemMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
14V-562Sep 12, 20142008–2011Engine and Engine CoolingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
14V-564Sep 12, 20142007–2009Exterior LightingMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
14V-366Jun 25, 20142007–2013SteeringMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
14V-365Jun 25, 20142007, 2009Power TrainMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
09V-077Mar 10, 20092008–2009Service Brakes, AirMitsubishi is recalling 39,711 my 2008-2009 outlander and lacer vehicles.
08V-680Dec 19, 20082007–2008Exterior LightingMitsubishi is recalling 21,493 my 2007-2008 outlander vehicles equipped with LED type stop lamps and distributed in the united states and puerto rico.
08V-094Feb 28, 20082007–2008SeatsMitsubishi is recalling 5,400 my 2007-2008 outlander passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland…
04V-428Sep 1, 20042003–2004EquipmentCertain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
04V-197Apr 26, 20042003–2004Trailer HitchesCertain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module.
04V-067Feb 11, 20042003EquipmentCertain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
03V-429Nov 3, 20032004VisibilityOn certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (Etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep…
03V-194May 20, 20032003Electrical SystemOn certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area.
03V-028Jan 30, 20032003Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has the most reports (219). Check the 2022 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 41 safety recalls covering Mitsubishi Outlander model years 2003–2020, 2022–2026.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems?

Owners report power train, electrical system, suspension problems most often.