The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mitsubishi Outlander Sport · 2021
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 31% |
| Engine | 23% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 23% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15% |
| Speed control | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 47
Mitsubishi filed 47 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers directing them upon customer complaint basis
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 24 / 30 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | 4WD | 23 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 23 / 29 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | 4WD | 23 / 28 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (A1) | AWD | 26 / 26 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
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.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 630K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 7 | 345K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 102K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 45K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 43K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 12K |
| Driveshaft, axles & 4x4 | 1 | 9K |
Nearby model years
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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