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Mitsubishi Outlander — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Mitsubishi Outlander model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
25
Years to Avoid
2022
Best Years
2021, 2006, 2005
2027
0 complaints0 recalls1 TSBs
2026
7 complaints1 recalls32 TSBs
2025
22 complaints1 recalls43 TSBs
2024
45 complaints1 recalls78 TSBs
2023
82 complaints2 recalls108 TSBs
2022Avoid
321 complaints7 recalls189 TSBs
2021Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls12 TSBs
2020
46 complaints3 recalls96 TSBs
2019
46 complaints5 recalls123 TSBs
2018
83 complaints6 recalls116 TSBs
2017
81 complaints6 recalls139 TSBs
2016
210 complaints8 recalls142 TSBs
2015
81 complaints5 recalls116 TSBs
2014
58 complaints4 recalls130 TSBs
2013
34 complaints5 recalls1 invest.106 TSBs
2012
34 complaints6 recalls104 TSBs
2011
88 complaints8 recalls114 TSBs
2010
76 complaints10 recalls115 TSBs
2009
61 complaints13 recalls106 TSBs
2008
80 complaints12 recalls104 TSBs
2007
175 complaints9 recalls79 TSBs
2006Best Year
25 complaints1 recalls35 TSBs
2005Best Year
26 complaints1 recalls49 TSBs
2004
73 complaints4 recalls56 TSBs
2003
149 complaints6 recalls62 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Mitsubishi Outlander Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Mitsubishi Outlander, consider the 2021, 2006, 2005 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

25 model years analyzed