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Mitsubishi Outlander

32 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V252000·2026-04-20

    Mitsubishi Outlander liftgate gas springs may corrode and lose pressure

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain Outlander and Outlander PHEV vehicles because the liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, risking rupture or a falling liftgate.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV, OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V741000·2020-11-30

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2016 Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because rust prevention coating on parking brake shafts may peel, causing corrosion and potential brake failure.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V279000·2020-05-18

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Models for Corroded Front Cross Members

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific Lancer, Outlander, and Outlander Sport vehicles because front cross members may corrode and detach, increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER, OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, LANCER SPORTBACK
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V621000·2018-09-14

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models Due to Safety System Software Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2017-2018 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because incorrect software may prevent safety systems like automatic emergency braking from functioning.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, ECLIPSE CROSS, OUTLANDER PHEV
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V069000·2018-01-26

    Mitsubishi Recalls Vehicles Due to Drive Belt Tensioner Flange Crack Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific 2008-2012 models because a cracked drive belt tensioner flange may cause the belt to detach, leading to engine stalling and increased crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, LANCER, OUTLANDER SPORT, LANCER SPORTBACK
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V070000·2018-01-26

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Parking Brake Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2013-2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because water may cause parking brake parts to corrode and bind, potentially preventing the brake from engaging.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V071000·2018-01-26

    Mitsubishi Recalls Vehicles Due to Sunroof Glass Detachment Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific 2007-2010 models because the sunroof glass may detach and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER, OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V609000·2017-09-29

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Lancer Models for Defective Starter Relays

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2015-2017 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Lancer, and Lancer Evolution vehicles because defective relays may cause engine stalls, reduced power, or overheating.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER, LANCER, LANCER EVOLUTION
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V233000·2017-04-06

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2016 Outlander Models for Door Latch Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 35,674 2016 Outlander and Outlander Sport vehicles because door latches may not secure in high temperatures, increasing injury risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V458000·2016-06-23

    Mitsubishi Recalls Vehicles for Front Control Arm Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling specific Lancer and Outlander models because front cross members may corrode, causing control arms to detach and increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, LANCER WAGON, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V562000·2014-09-12

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Vehicles for Engine Belt Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander models because the engine drive belt may detach, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK RALLIART, LANCER RALLIART, LANCER RALIART, LANCER SPORTBACK
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V365000·2014-06-25

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2007 and 2009 Outlander Vehicles for Transfer Case Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2007 and 2009 Outlander vehicles because a transfer case oil seal may dislodge, causing transmission fluid loss and potential loss of vehicle control.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V549000·2026-08-25

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models for Rearview Camera Software Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles because a software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV, OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V507000·2025-08-07

    Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV liftgate gas spring cylinders corrode unexpectedly

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2018–2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014–2020 Outlander vehicles because liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode, lose pressure, rupture, or cause the liftgate to fall unexpectedly, creating injury risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV, OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V369000·2025-06-02

    2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: Rearview Camera Software Defect Recall

    Mitsubishi is recalling 198,940 certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles due to a software error that may freeze or prevent the rearview camera from displaying, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER PHEV
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V345000·2023-06-06

    Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV backup camera display failure recall

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system that prevents the backup camera image from displaying. This can reduce rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER PHEV
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V470000·2022-07-08

    2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Rearview Camera Display Software Error Recall

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles because the rearview camera may fail to display images due to a software error, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V027000·2022-01-24

    2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled for Defective Fuel Pump

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles because the fuel pump may fail due to incorrectly fused internal components. Fuel pump failure can cause engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V821000·2021-10-18

    2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled for Defective Center Pillar Welding

    Mitsubishi is recalling one 2022 Outlander due to a welding robot error that may have caused incorrect center pillar welding, reducing crash protection. In a crash event, the reduced body strength may increase the risk of injury.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V596000·2021-08-02

    2022 Mitsubishi Outlander seat belt retractor defect affects child restraints

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2022 Outlander vehicles due to seat belt retractors that may deactivate early, preventing child restraint systems from securing properly. Owners should contact MMNA at 1-888-648-7820 for free replacement.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V403000·2020-07-13

    Mitsubishi Outlander Recall: Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Interference

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles because the second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side buckle, rendering it inoperable.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV, OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V280000·2020-05-18

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Models Due to Second-Row Seat Belt Assembly Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles because the right-side second-row seat belt may be assembled incorrectly, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER PHEV
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V620000·2018-09-14

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Eclipse Cross Models for Braking Software Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2017-2019 Outlander, Outlander Sport, Eclipse Cross, and Outlander PHEV vehicles because faulty software may cause the Forward Collision Mitigation system to brake for too long, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER, OUTLANDER SPORT, ECLIPSE CROSS, OUTLANDER PHEV
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V461000·2017-07-20

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Vehicles Due to Wiper Motor Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles because water leaks can corrode the wiper motor, potentially causing failure and loss of visibility.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V791000·2016-10-31

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Vehicles for Wiper Link Corrosion Risk

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles because water intrusion can corrode the wiper link, potentially causing the wipers to stop working and reducing visibility.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V563000·2016-07-28

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander and Lancer Vehicles for CVT Acceleration Delay

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2015-2016 Outlander Sport, 2016 Outlander, and 2016 Lancer vehicles because a CVT defect may cause acceleration delays, increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT, OUTLANDER, LANCER
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V232000·2015-04-20

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Models for Electrical Control Unit Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling certain 2009-2010 Lancer, Outlander, Lancer Sportback, and Lancer Evolution vehicles because an unstable voltage in the electronic control unit may cause lights and wipers to fail, increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER, OUTLANDER, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER SPORTBACK
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    Vehicle
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    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V233000·2015-04-20

    Mitsubishi Recalls Lancer and Outlander Models for Blower Motor Defect

    Mitsubishi is recalling 76,958 vehicles because a blower motor failure may reduce windshield defroster performance, increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK, OUTLANDER SPORT, LANCER EVOLUTION, LANCER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V564000·2014-09-12

    Mitsubishi Recalls Outlander Vehicles Due to Brake Light Switch Malfunction

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2007-2009 Outlander vehicles because the brake light switch may malfunction, preventing brake lights from illuminating and increasing crash risk.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V591000·2018-09-05

    Mitsubishi Outlander Recall for Incorrect Rear Wheel Rim Size Label

    Mitsubishi is recalling 2018-2019 Outlander vehicles with 18-inch alloy wheels because the certification label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size.

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    MITSUBISHI — MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20255/5

    2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.

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  • 20244/5

    2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

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  • 20234/5

    2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.

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  • 2022Not rated by NHTSA

    2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2015 · powertrain 137 complaints
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · powertrain 68 complaints
  • 2022 · electrical 22 complaints

Technical service bulletins

1,181 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.3/5 · 14 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 4.1/5 · 26 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.9/5 · 47 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 3.0/5 · 213 complaints · most complained-of: body

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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