2019 Mitsubishi Outlander
Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 29 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2022 | 217 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
9 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased my vehicle 11/3/19, traded in my 2016 Mitsubishi for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. 3 days later my lights went out and I took the car to victory Mitsubishi dealership in the bronx and they said it was a loose fuse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-02
Also filed under Structure
Electrical system
7 of 29 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
7 of 29 total reports mention: air bags.
Structure
4 of 29 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and support device/strut.
Show complaint excerpts
I was approaching my car and used my keyfob to open the trunk. As it was opening, I was thankfully facing away from the trunk when the rod from the right tailgate lift support flew off, hitting me in my shoulder blade. It sounded like a gunshot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-20
Power train
3 of 29 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-26Equipment, wheels18V591000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018.
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2020-06-17Seat belts20V280000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820.
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2020-09-01Seat belts20V403000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge.
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2025-10-06Structure25V507000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is…
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2026-06-17Structure26V252000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles.
Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V591000 · Equipment, wheels
- Recall 20V280000 · Seat belts
- Recall 20V403000 · Seat belts
- Recall 25V507000 · Structure
- Recall 26V252000 · Structure
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- Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.