Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years to avoid
More than twice the Outlander Sport's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 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 Sport problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission179
- Engine96
- Electrical86
- Airbags52
- Brakes47
- Acceleration42
- Driver assistance27
- Visibility25
- Fuel system24
- Suspension20
- Body19
- Steering18
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 3 | Driver assistance | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 7 | Driver assistance | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 88 | 11 | Driver assistance | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 81 | 19 | Electrical | 22,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 75 | 26 | Engine | 57,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 65 | 26 | Transmission | 37,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 71 | 22 | Electrical | 50,694 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 70 | 27 | Electrical | 33,870 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 69 | 26 | Engine | 36,700 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 186 | Transmission | 48,000 | 9 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 52 | 41 | Transmission | 59,800 | 6 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 50 | 42 | Airbags | 62,018 | 10 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 71 | 14 | Airbags | 52,900 | 6 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 60 | 30 | Engine | 85,603 | 10 | 3 |
Recalls 26
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
What years of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport should you avoid?
2015. It has more than twice the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2015 alone has 186, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
2022, 2012 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (11, 14 and 19).
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Transmission, with 179 complaints across all years, followed by engine (96) and electrical (86).
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
26 recalls between 2011 and 2026. The 2013 model year has the most, with 10.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history