Mitsubishi Outlander years to avoid
More than twice the Outlander's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mitsubishi Outlander years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mitsubishi Outlander complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission184
- Engine183
- Suspension173
- Electrical167
- Body158
- Brakes121
- Airbags110
- Visibility104
- Driver assistance92
- Lights89
- Fuel system74
- Steering68
Most reported problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 16 | Driver assistance | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 26 | Driver assistance | 5,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2023 | - | 50 | Electrical | 46,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 18 | 219 | Body | 10,000 | 7 | 14 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 77 | 32 | Electrical | 79,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 76 | 29 | Brakes | 20,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 65 | 57 | Engine | 28,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2017 | 70 | 51 | Brakes | 34,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 32 | 145 | Transmission | 61,036 | 8 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 71 | 53 | Transmission | 35,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 69 | 45 | Airbags | 30,000 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2013 | 73 | 26 | Visibility | 65,000 | 5 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 84 | 22 | Transmission | 86,000 | 6 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 65 | 58 | Engine | 64,000 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 64 | 60 | Engine | 62,000 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 72 | 46 | Visibility | 100,000 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2008 | 65 | 58 | Suspension | 99,000 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 37 | 125 | Suspension | 94,000 | 9 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 88 | 21 | Lights | 100,000 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 83 | 19 | Suspension | 91,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 70 | 52 | Suspension | 69,000 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2003 | 42 | 116 | Suspension | 69,000 | 6 | 10 | Avoid |
Recalls 41
Mitsubishi Outlander warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- This Warranty Bulletin sent to dealers, related to TSB-26-42A-002, details the warranty claim submission...
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers of a warranty extension for an unresponsive touch screen...
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers of a warranty extension for an unresponsive touch screen...
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Questions about the Mitsubishi Outlander
What years of the Mitsubishi Outlander should you avoid?
2003, 2007, 2016 and 2022. Each has more than twice the Mitsubishi Outlander's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2022 alone has 219, mostly about body and driver assistance.
What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Outlander?
2006, 2012 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (21, 22 and 26).
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Outlander?
Transmission, with 184 complaints across all years, followed by engine (183) and suspension (173).
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have?
41 recalls between 2003 and 2026. The 2009 model year has the most, with 13.
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