Mitsubishi Outlander Phev problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev (2018–2026).

Complaints
8
Recalls
9
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mitsubishi Outlander Phev model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Mitsubishi Outlander Phev model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Outlander Phev00001—
2025 Outlander Phev22001Acceleration & Cruise Control
2024 Outlander Phev00001—
2023 Outlander Phev10002Engine
2022 Outlander Phev10002Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2021 Outlander Phev00002—
2020 Outlander Phev00002—
2019 Outlander Phev00004—
2018 Outlander Phev40005Acceleration & Cruise Control

Most common Mitsubishi Outlander Phev problem areas (all years)

  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2025
Complaints about the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev received by NHTSA each month.

Mitsubishi Outlander Phev recalls

  • Recall 26V549000Aug 25, 202667,146 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V252000Apr 20, 2026108,046 vehiclesModel years 2018–2022

    Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V507000Aug 7, 2025121,529 vehiclesModel years 2018–2022

    Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 25V369000Jun 2, 2025198,940 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V345000Jun 6, 202389,907 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 20V403000Jul 13, 2020177,000 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 20V280000May 18, 20203,241 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 18V620000Sep 14, 20189,166 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the FCM-ECU software activates the brake for longer than necessary, the driver may react by applying additional braking. The resulting rapid deceleration of the vehicle can increase the risk of a rear-end collision.

  • Recall 18V621000Sep 14, 201858,916 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the safety systems do not function as intended, it can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology