2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 41 |
| 2015 | 182 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
8 of 26 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
I have 50,000 miles Iâm the original owner, bought it new in 2020, I was leaving work, started my car, blue smoke came out my exhaust, when i drove home from work, on inclines, the car sputters & stalls like itâs about to lose power, accompanied...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-29
Also filed under Power train
Power train
6 of 26 total reports mention: power train.
Electrical system
5 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.
Seat belts
3 of 26 total reports mention: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
The seat belt on the back passage seat doesn't come out. It like that buckle is too short, which make it hard to buckle up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-15
Vehicle speed control
1 of 26 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-08-24Power train22V563000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems.
Remedy: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V563000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.