VehicleVerdict

Mitsubishi Outlander years to avoid

The Mitsubishi Outlander years to avoid are 2022, 2016, 2007, 2003 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.

1,847

Total complaints

40

Recall campaigns

2003–2026

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Outlander years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2022High complaint rate312
2016High complaint rate202
2007High complaint rate175
2003High complaint rate149

Every Outlander year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202660
2025190
2024371
2023642
2022avoid3127
2020443
2019465
2018806
2017816
2016avoid2028
2015795
2014584
2013345
2012346
2011888
20107610
20096113
20088012
2007avoid1759
2006251
2005241
2004734
2003avoid1496

Common questions

What are the worst Mitsubishi Outlander years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Outlander years to avoid are 2022, 2016, 2007, 2003. The cleanest year on record is 2026.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?

By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Outlander years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Outlander have?

Across all model years, the Outlander has 40 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,847 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.