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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has a complaint index of 37, ranking 13th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 15 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
37/100
#13 of 20 Outlander years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
15
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
26
24 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

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

What owners report

  • Adaptive cruise control shuts off without warning and triggers a forward collision warning light, sometimes repeating throughout a drive.
  • Adaptive cruise control brakes hard for cars stopped at red lights or when a vehicle leaves the lane ahead.
  • Remote start and keyless entry failed on one vehicle, leaving the instrument panel with maxed-out RPM, fuel, and speed gauges.
  • Electric vehicle charging trips the GFI when the cable is disconnected before the charge cycle finishes.
  • A front tie rod reportedly snapped while the vehicle was parked, causing both front tires to point inward.
  • Fuel gauge showed remaining range while the vehicle ran out of fuel on active highways on multiple occasions.
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2025 (2).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid8947226
2024Avoid8426126
2025Good3715126

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Outlander ranks 13th worst out of 20 model years with a complaint index of 37 and earns a Good verdict relative to other Outlander years.
What problems does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, with 4 complaints making up 27% of reports, followed by Electrical System and Engine issues, each at 3 complaints and 20% of reports.
Does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall, campaign 26V549000, for improper software programming in the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system, which Mitsubishi is fixing with a free software update.
How does the 2025 Outlander compare to the worst Outlander years?
The 2025 model's complaint index of 37 is far below the 2022 Outlander's index of 100 and the 2016 model's index of 95, both rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The EPA rates the 2025 Outlander at 26 mpg combined (24 city/30 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,500.

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.