Mitsubishi Outlander Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
Avoid 2016, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander years, which carry the highest complaint indexes (93, 100, 86, 79) among 15 model years tracked. Best years are 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2015, with complaint indexes as low as 0 to 21.
Avoid 2016Avoid 2022Avoid 2023Avoid 2024Best 2010Best 2011Best 2012Best 2015
- Model years
- 15
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 879
- Recall campaigns
- 30
- Crashes reported
- 79
- Fires reported
- 4
- Top problem area
- Engine
Outlander Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Mitsubishi Outlander problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best | 7 | 60 | 4 | 0 | 10 | Engine | 21.5 | — |
| 2011 | Best | 14 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 8 | Engine | 23 | — |
| 2012 | Best | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Transmission & Powertrain | 23 | 4★ |
| 2013 | Good | 43 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Visibility & Wipers | 23 | 4★ |
| 2014 | Caution | 64 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 4 | Airbags | 26 | 5★ |
| 2015 | Best | 21 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 5 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 5★ |
| 2016 | Avoid | 93 | 145 | 8 | 1 | 8 | Transmission & Powertrain | 26 | 5★ |
| 2017 | Good | 36 | 51 | 7 | 0 | 6 | Brakes | 26 | 5★ |
| 2018 | Caution | 71 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 6 | Electrical System | 25.5 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Good | 29 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 5 | Brakes | 25.5 | 5★ |
| 2020 | Caution | 57 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 3 | Electrical System | 25.5 | 5★ |
| 2022 | Avoid | 100 | 215 | 14 | 1 | 7 | Structure & Body | 26 | — |
| 2023 | Avoid | 86 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Electrical System | 26 | 4★ |
| 2024 | Avoid | 79 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System | 26 | 4★ |
| 2025 | Caution | 50 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Collision Avoidance & Cameras | 26 | 5★ |
Outlander years to avoid: what went wrong
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Index 100 · 215 complaints · 7 recalls
The 2022 Outlander tops the list with a complaint index of 100 and 215 complaints, the highest total of any year. Structure & Body issues make up 37% of complaints at a very low median mileage of 415. Owners report frontal collision systems failing to warn or brake before impacts, and rearview cameras not displaying images. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns, three tied to rearview camera software errors from in-vehicle infotainment glitches. Crashes reported for this year total 14, the highest among all Outlander years.
2022 structure & body problems →2022 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2022 fuel system problems →
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Index 93 · 145 complaints · 8 recalls
The 2016 Outlander has a complaint index of 93 and 145 complaints, the top problem area being Transmission & Powertrain at 44% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 79,800. Owners describe steering and brake lockups, warning lights before crashes, and airbags failing to deploy in collisions. Brakes and engine issues follow, at 20% and 16% share respectively. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this year, including liftgate gas spring corrosion and rear brake caliper rust prevention coating that could peel off during assembly.
2016 transmission & powertrain problems →2016 engine problems →2016 brakes problems →
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Index 86 · 47 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2023 Outlander carries a complaint index of 86 with 47 complaints. Electrical System problems lead at 23% share with a median failure mileage of 79,057. Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, electronic shifters losing power leaving the vehicle unable to be placed in neutral, and emergency braking failing to stop the vehicle. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns, both related to rearview camera software errors in the infotainment system carried over from the 2022 model.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Index 79 · 26 complaints · 1 recalls
The 2024 Outlander has a complaint index of 79 across 26 complaints, with Electrical System issues at 27% share and a median failure mileage of 25,000. Owners report brake pedals going soft with no response, steering wheels becoming uncontrollable, and accelerator pedals failing to respond as intended. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering rearview camera software errors. Median mileage at failure for this year is notably low across reported problem areas, at 5,000 overall.
Most common Mitsubishi Outlander problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine167 (19%)
- Electrical System150 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain149 (17%)
- Structure & Body147 (17%)
- Other126 (14%)
- Brakes105 (12%)
- Airbags80 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras71 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires67 (8%)
- Fuel System58 (7%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Mitsubishi Outlander should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2016, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Outlander years rank worst, with complaint indexes of 93, 100, 86, and 79 respectively out of the years tracked.
- What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2015 Outlander years rank best based on NHTSA data, with complaint indexes of 7, 14, 0, and 21.
- Does the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander have a camera recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists a recall campaign for the 2022 Outlander covering a software error in the infotainment system that could prevent the rearview camera from displaying an image.
- What is the most common problem area across all Outlander years?
- Engine issues account for 19% of the 879 total complaints, followed by Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain, each at 17%.
- How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have overall?
- NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns across the 15 Outlander model years covered, from 2010 through 2025.