2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#11 most-complained of 20 Outlander years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander has 29 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 47 out of 100 — #11 highest of 20 Outlander model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is brakes (9 complaints, 31% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 24.5 city / 28 hwy
Top 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes9 (31%)
- Electrical System8 (28%)
- Airbags7 (24%)
- Structure & Body5 (17%)
- Engine4 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
- Fuel System2 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
- Other1 (3%)
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V252000Apr 20, 2026Structure & Body108,046 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
- NHTSA 25V507000Aug 7, 2025Structure & Body121,529 vehicles
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
- NHTSA 20V403000Jul 13, 2020Seat Belts177,000 vehicles
Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28 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.
2019 compared with other Outlander years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander ranks #11 of 20 among Outlander model years (Complaint Index 47/100, verdict: Good). It has 29 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (9 complaints), electrical system (8 complaints), and airbags (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 20,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, most recently reported 2026, covering structure & body, seat belts, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- EPA rates the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander at 25.5 MPG combined (24.5 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.