2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
29/100
#11 most-complained of 15 Outlander Sport years
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranks 11th out of 15 model years with a complaint index of 29 and a "Good" verdict. NHTSA logged 19 complaints, 1 recall, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths for this year.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23 city / 29 hwy
Top 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine9 (47%)
- Electrical System6 (32%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (21%)
- Other4 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (16%)
- Lane Departure2 (11%)
- Fuel System1 (5%)
- Seat Belts1 (5%)
What owners report
- Engine misfires and stalling occur at highway speeds, sometimes tied to the CVT-ECU software recall (Campaign 22V563000).
- Vehicles stall or fail to accelerate above 30 MPH after a power fluctuation while driving around 65 MPH.
- Forward collision warning triggers falsely and cuts power or slows the vehicle with no obstacle present.
- Touchscreen and infotainment systems freeze or stop working, disabling navigation and Android Auto.
- Sudden hard braking events occur at around 35 MPH with no vehicle ahead, accompanied by a flashing dashboard light.
- Check engine lights illuminate with cylinder misfires that owners say were serviced multiple times without resolution.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V563000Aug 2, 2022Transmission & Powertrain76,508 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2021 compared with other Outlander Sport years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 29 for the 2021 model, ranking it 11th out of 15 years and earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Outlander Sport years.
- What problems does the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- The top problem area is the Engine, with 9 complaints (47% share) and a median failure mileage of 14,000 miles, followed by Electrical System issues at 6 complaints (32% share).
- Does the 2021 Outlander Sport have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (22V563000) covers 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles with CVTs and mechanical key ignitions due to a transmission software error; Mitsubishi updates the CVT-ECU software for free.
- How does the 2021 Outlander Sport compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 29, 2021 performs much better than the worst year, 2015, which had an index of 100 and 182 complaints, but not as well as 2022 (index 21) or 2023 (index 7).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- The EPA rates it at 25.5 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.