AI DamageMitsubishi Outlander: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Mitsubishi Outlander across 12 model years: 418 owner complaints and 374 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 21% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 11% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 8% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- Structure: 89 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 113.
- Electrical system: 72 complaints (17% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 251.
- Forward collision avoidance: 46 complaints (11% of all), 12 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 25.
- Engine: 42 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 40.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 35 complaints (8% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 20.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2011–2027
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2003–2027
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2022–2025
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2007–2020
- 1.5 L · hybrid · turbo · 4 cyl 2026
- 2 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl 2018–2020
- 2.4 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl 2021–2026
- automatic, 1-speed 2018–2026
- automatic, 4-speed 2003–2006
- automatic, 6-speed 2007–2020
- CVT 2008–2027named in 2 complaints
- manual, 5-speed 2005–2019
Drive: FWD, 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 418 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 89 | 1 | 113 |
| Electrical system | 72 | 3 | 251 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 46 | 12 | 25 |
| Engine | 42 | 0 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 35 | 1 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 34 | 9 | 40 |
| Air bags | 33 | 16 | 10 |
| Powertrain | 29 | 3 | 113 |
| Backover prevention | 24 | 3 | 10 |
| Suspension | 23 | 0 | 64 |
| Steering | 18 | 1 | 67 |
| Wheels | 17 | 1 | 33 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 2 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 | 42 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The air bags failed to deploy. The contact struck her head on the front driver's side window and steering wheel, sustaining injuries to the head, back, shoulder, neck, and knee.
The vehicle failed to stop. Emergency Braking failed and I was unable to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The vehicle electronics have intermittently have failed, turning everything off in the vehicle including the instrument panel at different times.
Driver was knocked down and fell to ground and Vehicle ran over her legs, coming to a stop with the rear Driver side tire on her leg.
2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV brake-by-wire failure during a downhill U-turn at 100% battery state of charge. Pedal went completely soft to the floor, unable to stop, causing a crash.
There were no airbag warning lights or system alerts illuminated prior to the collision. A police report was filed for this incident. I was not injured; however, the other driver sustained injuries. Given the severity of the frontal impact and the resulting damage, I believe the airbags should have deployed.
I tried to put down a window but all dash lights, etc were off and car was not running. I pushed the "start button" dash lights came on, could roll down windows, etc... and the car even starts and runs now.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Service Campaign Customer Letter explains that the check engine lamp may illuminate due to incorrect…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to verify by physical inspection that a…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical…
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the Rear…
- This Service Campaign Bulletin sent to dealers provides instructions to reflash the ECU to address fault…
- This Service Campaign Bulletin sent to dealers provides instructions to reflash the ECU to address fault…
- This Parts Bulletin sent to dealers explains and corrects a mislabeling issue caused by a mid-cycle design…
- This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides guidance regarding hood flutter due to a non-reinforced…
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains the repair procedure for the front flap of the…
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must…
- This dealer letter informs dealers that the second edition of the High Voltage Safety online course is now…
- This Service Campaign Bulletin sent to dealers provides instructions to reflash the ECU to address fault…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other models of this make
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.