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Mitsubishi Outlander Recalls by Year

NHTSA's files hold 41 recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Outlander, across 22 model years from 2003 to 2025. The 2009 has the most (13); the fewest among years with a recall is 2025 (1).

Mitsubishi Outlander years to avoid by our method: 2016 (2.1× the median year) and 2022 (6.5× the median year).

Model years
22

2003–2025, with a recall

Recall campaigns
41
Most recalls
2009

13 recalls

Owner complaints
1,326

all model years, NHTSA

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Owners have filed 1,326 complaints with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Outlander across 23 model years; the most, 217, concern the 2022.

Owners marked a crash on 117 of the Mitsubishi Outlander complaints (9%) and a fire on 9.

Across all Mitsubishi Outlander model years, owners name the electrical system most often (at least 157 complaints), then the power train (149).

NHTSA received the most complaints about the Mitsubishi Outlander in 2017: 114, across all model years.

The component recalled most often on the Mitsubishi Outlander is structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut, in 14 model-year listings.

The newest Mitsubishi Outlander recall, 26V549000, was reported on August 25, 2026 and concerns the back over prevention: software.

Mitsubishi Outlander years to avoid

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander stands out most: 195 complaints between 2021 and 2025, 35% of them naming the structure.

The 2022 also carries 7 recalls, against a median of 6 for the ranked Mitsubishi Outlander years.

The best-measured Mitsubishi Outlander years are 2008 (0.5×), 2020 (0.5×) and 2019 (0.5×).

The ranking uses owner complaints in each model year's first years on the road, adjusted for NHTSA's complaint volume for that model year. It is not adjusted for sales and is not a reliability rating. Method

Recalls and complaints by model year

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Outlander, by model year
YearRecallsComplaintsFirst yearsvs median year
202603—not ranked
2025115—not ranked
2024126—not ranked
2023250—not ranked
2022avoid7217195
6.5×
202033210
0.5×
201952913
0.5×
201865728
1.1×
201765134
1.3×
2016avoid814556
2.1×
201555331
1.2×
201444526
1.0×
20135268not ranked
20126223not ranked
201185814
0.7×
201010606not ranked
200913465not ranked
2008125810
0.5×
2007912526
1.0×
20061212not ranked
20051194not ranked
200445216
0.7×
2003611639
1.6×

First years: complaints received from the year before the model year to three years after it.Mitsubishi Outlander years without a link have no recall page on this site.

What gets recalled most on the Mitsubishi Outlander

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT14
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM11
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS9
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS7
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR7
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES7
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS6
  • SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY6
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH5
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE4

Mitsubishi Outlander model-year listings per recall component; one campaign can cover several years.

Every Mitsubishi Outlander recall campaign (41)

NHTSA recall campaigns covering the Mitsubishi Outlander, newest first
CampaignComponentYearsRisk namedVehicles
26V549000August 25, 2026back over prevention: software2025crash67,146
26V252000April 20, 2026structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2014–2020injury108,046
25V507000August 7, 2025structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2014–2020injury121,529
25V369000June 2, 2025back over prevention: software2022–2024crash198,940
23V345000June 6, 2023back over prevention: display function2022–2023crash and injury89,907
22V470000July 8, 2022back over prevention: display function2022crash56,080
22V335000May 13, 2022seat belts: front: retractor2022crash and injury2,865
22V027000January 24, 2022fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2022crash16,616
21V821000October 18, 2021structure: body: roof and pillars2022crash and injury1
21V596000August 2, 2021seat belts: front: retractor2022crash and injury3,735
20V741000November 30, 2020parking brake2016crash21,758
20V403000July 13, 2020seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly2014–2019crash and injury177,000
20V279000May 18, 2020structure: frame and members2008–2013crash141,200
20V280000May 18, 2020seat belts: rear/other2019–2020crash and injury3,241
18V620000September 14, 2018electrical system: software2017–2018crash9,166
18V621000September 14, 2018forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2017–2018crash58,916
18V591000September 5, 2018equipment: other: labels2018–2019crash14,791
18V069000January 26, 2018engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2008–2012crash141,053
18V070000January 26, 2018parking brake2014–2016crash170,354
18V071000January 26, 2018visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2007–2010crash56,641
17V609000September 29, 2017electrical system: starter assembly: relay2015–2017crash132,552
17V461000July 20, 2017visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2007–2013crash100,082
17V233000April 6, 2017latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2016injury35,674
16V791000October 31, 2016visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2007–2013crash100,082
16V563000July 28, 2016power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)2016crash82,436
16V458000June 23, 2016suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2003–2013crash194,674
15V232000April 20, 2015electrical system2009–2010crash53,396
15V233000April 20, 2015visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2009–2011crash76,958
14V562000September 12, 2014engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2008–2011crash165,923
14V564000September 12, 2014exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2007–2009crash37,145
14V365000June 25, 2014power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)2007, 2009crash5
14V366000June 25, 2014steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2007–2013crash203
09V077000March 10, 2009service brakes, air: supply: check valve2008–2009crash39,711
08V680000December 19, 2008exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2007–2008crash21,493
08V094000February 28, 2008seats2007–2008fire5,400
04V428000September 1, 2004equipment: other: labels2003–2004—100,432
04V197000April 26, 2004trailer hitches2003–2004fire2,175
04V067000February 11, 2004equipment: other: owners/service/other manual2003crash and injury134,000
03V429000November 3, 2003visibility: windshield wiper/washer2004crash394
03V194000May 20, 2003electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2003—43,649
03V028000January 30, 2003vehicle speed control2003crash31,000

Vehicles: NHTSA's count of potentially affected vehicles in the whole campaign, not only the Mitsubishi Outlander. Each campaign page has the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words.

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Newest record on this page: October 21, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted

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