Mitsubishi Outlander vs Toyota RAV4
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 15.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 23.3 for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Mitsubishi Outlander
23.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.5× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- Complaints
- 805
- Sold
- 345,487
- Recall campaigns
- 24
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007, 2010–2011 and 2016. Fewest: 2005 and 2019–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,133 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 46,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 124,500 mi
Toyota RAV4
15.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
33% fewer than the Mitsubishi Outlander
- Complaints
- 6,918
- Sold
- 4,430,888
- Recall campaigns
- 38
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2014 and 2016–2018. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,976 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 24,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 90,900 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Mitsubishi Outlander or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 15.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Mitsubishi Outlander has 23.3, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported problem on the Mitsubishi Outlander is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 40,133 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota RAV4 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Mitsubishi Outlander: 2007, 2010–2011 and 2016; Toyota RAV4: 2006–2008 and 2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.