2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 31 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
35% · 11 reportsForward collision avoidance
19% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Air bags
13% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while crossing an intersection at 35 MPH; another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the contact's front driver-side door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-16
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated while another driver was driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, the driver experienced a medical emergency and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-01
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander was struck in the rear end and slammed against a solid foundation in the front that cause the dashboard to break and all the seats to break from the floor of the car. The airbags did not deploy and severe injuries resulted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-13
Service brakes
6% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The brakes keep giving out, this is the second Mitsubishi and the brakes gave out [XXX] . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-20
Also filed under Wheels
Seats
6% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V280000 · Seat belts
- Recall 25V507000 · Structure
- Recall 26V252000 · Structure
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- Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
- 3 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.