The Lemon IndexAll carsMitsubishiOutlander2019
201820203rd generation
One of the most reliable · most complaints: brakes
Fewest complaints of its generation (3rd generation).
14 owner complaints, first 3 years 22–27 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Only 11 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V252000 (body structure), 25V507000 (body structure) and 20V403000 (seat belts) done? It has 5 recalls in all. Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Mitsubishi sent dealers 123 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to perform maintenance to resolve cases…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mitsubishi's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 14 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 30K miles (8K to 48K km) on the car (11 of all 14 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
In owners' words
The epb (emergency parking break) was some how activated, not sure if by accident or wiring issue and now will not disengage. I cannot drive my vehicle and have not been able to get it into the dealer for 3 weeks.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander owner · NHTSA complaint 11385561
More owner reports
Wife t-boned a old style Subaru at 30 mph and the air bags did not deploy at all this was a 2019 mitibishi outlander se
NHTSA complaint 11426548
Problems Mitsubishi told dealers about
Mitsubishi sent dealers 123 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers how to perform maintenance to resolve cases…
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 5
- Body structure · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
- Body structure · recall issued 2025
The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the li.
- Seat belts · recall issued 2020
The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down.
Show all 5 recalls
- Seat belts · recall issued 2020
The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
- Equipment · recall issued 2018
The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Mitsubishi Outlander recall, all years · All Mitsubishi recalls
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,200–$3,400 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Mitsubishi Outlander year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew about a third as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 34; 100 is average, lower is better). The Mitsubishi Outlander year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2020.
What are the most common 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (43%), airbags (21%) and electrical (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
5 safety recalls (latest: body structure). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
22 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander cost in fuel a year?
About $2,200 to $3,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Is there a better Mitsubishi Outlander year than the 2019?
Not nearby: the 2019 drew the fewest complaints per car sold of the Mitsubishi Outlander years within 3 model years of it. Across every year, 2020 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works