AI Damage2025 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and forward collision avoidance. The maker issued 43 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
- involving a crash
- 2
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 43
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 20% of all complaints
- 3 Seat belts 13% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 13% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2.4 L · plug-in hybrid · 4 cyl
- automatic, 1-speed
- CVT
Drive: 4WD, FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The deer was struck by the drivers side front of vehicle, causing extensive damage , loss of headlight and many small parts and electronic sensors as there were a number of dangling wires. The deer was killed instantly.
I was NOT using the Adaptive Cruise Control. Without any warning, the car suddenly accelerated and I immediately felt like I had no control. I do not know how fast the car was going at that point. I tried to brake - I was practically standing on the brake pedal.
My 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has experienced recurring, severe powertrain failures causing a dangerous 'PHEV System Fault / Power Reduced' limp mode at highway speeds, dropping instantly from 60+ MPH to severely restricted speeds. This creates an immediate risk of a high-speed rear-end collision.
I rented this car from Drivo on July 17th. On the 21st we noticed the tire light. When we went to the garage to get this checked the two rear tires were bald, with the wires showing through the tires. We have photos of this, and a statement from the garage that the tires were in an illegal/unroadworthy condition.
When driving with the adaptive cruise control on, the cruise will shut off without notice at random times. The forward collision warning light then comes on. After driving for some time the light will go out and the adaptive cruise will work again. This repeats many times on a trip randomly.
Vehicle: 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV I am filing this safety complaint regarding a recurring electrical/software defect in my 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV affecting the backup camera display and infotainment screen.
I was parked in a parking spot and when returned to my car and turned my car on a loud bang came from the front of the vehicle. Both of my front tires were facing inward. The drivers side front tie rod snapped with a clean break for no reason.
David the Mitsubishi technician drove with me today and witnessed the issues with the adaptive cruise control system. 1. Slow to gain speed on resume in any situation. 2.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,349 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 36% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Outlander has 35 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 15, below average.
What to check before buying
- 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.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to verify by physical inspection that a…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to verify by physical inspection that a replacement front bumper face is the correct design and variation for the vehicle being serviced.
- This Parts Bulletin sent to dealers explains and corrects a mislabeling issue caused by a mid-cycle design…
- 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 the repair procedure for the front flap of the cup holder detaching.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must be documented through a Mi-Tech case before any repair or part replacement is performed.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with reflashing the…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with reflashing the ECU-Audio AMP software to remedy issues with the Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate 12-speaker system.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with inventory…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with inventory inspection, PDI checks, and customer complaints regarding poor adhesion of.accessories to lower door sections.
- This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the Mi-Pilot Assist/Adaptive Cruise stops…
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the Mi-Pilot Assist/Adaptive Cruise stops working and provides guidance to collect and report diagnostic trouble codes.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform scheduled system…
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform scheduled system maintenance to the MUT3-SE software on the specific dates and times listed.
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers to check for assembly lubricant seepage between the…
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers to check for assembly lubricant seepage between the engine and transmission, and if found, to clean off the residual lubricant.
- This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating reports of noise and…
This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that MMNA is investigating reports of noise and vibration during the steering operation.
NHTSA lists 43 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, forward collision avoidance, seat belts. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (27%), seat belts (13%), warning lights, check engine (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA lists 43 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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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.