MYRModel Year Report

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander

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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:48:13.563Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
48
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 125 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 58 complaints 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 45 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 144 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 31 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 48 2024: 26 complaints 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 125 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2011: 58 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 45 complaints 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 144 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2022: 217 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2023 48 2024: 26 complaints 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 52 complaints 2004 2005: 19 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2006 2007: 125 complaints 2007 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2009 2010: 60 complaints 2010 2011: 58 complaints 2011 2012: 22 complaints 2012 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 45 complaints 2014 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 144 complaints 2016 2017: 51 complaints 2017 2018: 57 complaints 2018 2019: 29 complaints 2019 2020: 31 complaints 2020 2022: 217 complaints 2022 2023: 48 complaints 2023 48 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 15 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints 2026

2023: 48 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003116
200452
200519
200621
2007125
200858
200946
201060
201158
201222
201326
201445
201553
2016144
201751
201857
201929
202031
2022217
202348
202426
202515
20263

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

25% · 12 reports
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My 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander has experienced recurring high engine-temperature readings, misfires, and two overheating-related engine shutdowns while driving, creating a risk of unexpected power loss in traffic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19

In any instance where the electronic shifter does not have power, vehicle cannot be placed into neutral manually to be pushed to safety. Vehicle shuts down, immobile, in place with no warning. I was in drive for approximately 30 minutes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-04

Forward collision avoidance

19% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH
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The vehicle failed to stop. Emergency Braking failed and I was unable to manually depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-29

Also filed under Service brakes

Fuel/propulsion system

17% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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We (driver and passenger) were pulling into a parking lot and going very slowly about to stop and get out of car. Suddenly and unexpectedly the car accelerated out of control and at an abnormal speed. the air bags deployed, smoke filled the cabin.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-20

Also filed under Service brakes and power train

Engine

17% · 8 reports

Service brakes

13% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2023-06-20Back over prevention23V345000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2023. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-23-001.

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  2. R
    2025-06-30Back over prevention25V369000 Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345.

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V345000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V369000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ

Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
2 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.