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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 7 out of 100 — #14 highest of 15 Outlander Sport model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (4 complaints, 57% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
7/100
#14 of 15 Outlander Sport years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
7
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2022
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23 city / 29 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (57%)
  2. Brakes3 (43%)
  3. Electrical System3 (43%)
  4. Other2 (29%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers1 (14%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2023Jul 2023Nov 2023Jun 2024Jul 2025May 2026
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to May 2026; peak May 2026 (2).

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 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.

2023 compared with other Outlander Sport years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Good2919125.5
2022Best2111125.5
2023Best77025.5
2024No verdict01026
2025No verdict141025.5

All Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ranks #14 of 15 among Outlander Sport model years (Complaint Index 7/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 15 miles.
Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
EPA rates the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at 25.5 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.