The best and worst Mitsubishi Outlander years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Mitsubishi Outlanders old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2005 and 2019–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2010–2011, 2016 and 2022 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander · 48.0 per 10,000 sold (1.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys, typically around 75,834 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander · 59.3 per 10,000 sold (2.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys; then body control and other modules.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander · 52.2 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 68,000 miles; then cvt belt, pulleys and unit failure.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander · 52.0 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 400 miles; then driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration.
Years with the fewest complaints
2005 Mitsubishi Outlander · 12.7 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion, typically around 123,000 miles.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander · 7.6 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 30,000 miles.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander · 11.4 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 90,554 miles.
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander · 0.0 per 10,000 sold (0.0× this model’s typical year)
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Mitsubishi Outlander year: 26.6 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?
Among Mitsubishi Outlanders old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2011 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 59.3, about 2.2× a typical Mitsubishi Outlander year. The 2010, 2016 and 2022 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The 2021 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Mitsubishi Outlanders from 2005–2022: 0.0, against 26.6 for a typical year. The 2005 and 2019–2020 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported problem on the 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys.
Why aren't the newest Mitsubishi Outlander years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.