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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index25100 = average car
Complaints9NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold33,644U.S. model year
Per 100K sold27complaints
Complaint rank#2 of 9among the 9 scored Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model years (2013–2021); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,000 and 50,000 miles. Median 26,100, from 7 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes22%
Engine22%
Transmission & drivetrain22%
Body structure11%
Tires11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
920102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 22V563000 Aug 2022 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module / Software

    Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.

    Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.

Manufacturer communications 67

Mitsubishi filed 67 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Shudder or surge condition possibly
  • This Technical Information Notice provides additional instructions to dealers when replacing…
  • This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers informing them a shock absorber oil leak…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD24 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD23 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
2.0L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD23 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAuto (A1)AWD25 / 26 / 25Regular$2,500
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)FWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
2.4L 4-cylAuto (AV-S6)4WD24 / 29 / 26Regular$2,400
3.0L 6-cylAuto (S6)4WD20 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2011–2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 8.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Gauges, lights & wiring3630K
Infotainment, battery & electrical7345K
Oil changes & service2102K
Heat, A/C & blend door245K
Transmission & shifter243K
Fuel pump, filter & tank112K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x419K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016411433,067Engine
2017371333,160Electrical
201820839,153Transmission & drivetrain
201925933,644Brakes
2020541528,836Seat belts
2021391334,216Electrical
2022–11–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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