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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

50/100

#8 most-complained of 15 Outlander years

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has a Complaint Index of 50 with 15 complaints, 2 crashes, and 1 recall, ranking 8th worst out of 15 model years. NHTSA data give it a Caution verdict compared to other Outlander years.

Complaints
15
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
24 city / 30 hwy

Top 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (27%)
  2. Electrical System3 (20%)
  3. Engine3 (20%)
  4. Fuel System2 (13%)
  5. Seat Belts2 (13%)
  6. Airbags1 (7%)
  7. Brakes1 (7%)
  8. Other1 (7%)
  9. Steering1 (7%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Adaptive cruise control shuts off without warning at random times and triggers a forward collision warning light.
  • Adaptive cruise control is slow to resume speed and sometimes brakes hard for phantom obstacles like cars leaving the lane or stopped traffic at a red light.
  • Vehicle unexpectedly accelerated with no warning at low speed and owner had trouble braking.
  • Remote start failed and the instrument cluster showed RPM, gas gauge, and speedometer all stuck at maximum.
  • Driver side tie rod snapped while parked, causing both front tires to turn inward.
  • Fuel gauge showed remaining range while the vehicle ran completely out of fuel, causing sudden power loss on the highway.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (4).

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V549000Aug 25, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras67,146 vehicles

    Back over prevention:software

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander fuel economy and fuel cost

City
24 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
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.

2025 compared with other Outlander years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid8647226
2024Avoid7926126
2025Caution5015126

All Mitsubishi Outlander years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints and 1 recall for the 2025 Outlander, giving it a Complaint Index of 50, which ranks 8th worst among the 15 Outlander model years tracked and earns a Caution verdict relative to other years.
Does the 2025 Outlander have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 26V549000) covers the 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV for software programming issues that may cause the A-IVI infotainment system to fail; dealers update the software free of charge.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Outlander?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 4 of 15 complaints, or 27% of the total, including 1 crash.
How does the 2025 Outlander compare to other years?
With a Complaint Index of 50, the 2025 Outlander ranks better than 2016, 2022, 2023, and 2024, which are rated Avoid, but worse than years like 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2015, which are rated Best.
What mileage do 2025 Outlander problems typically appear at?
The only median mileage figure reported is for the Engine problem area, at 19,000 miles.

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.