The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mitsubishi Outlander · 2020
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 20% |
| Electrical | 20% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 20% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 10% |
| Engine | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
26V252000 Apr 2026 Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Risk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
25V507000 Aug 2025 Structure / Body / Hatchback/Liftgate / Support Device/Strut
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the li
Risk. A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
20V280000 May 2020 Seat Belts / Rear/Other
Defect. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
Risk. An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy. MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.
Manufacturer communications 96
Mitsubishi filed 96 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers requesting assitance measuring voltage…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 6
| 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 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (A1) | AWD | 25 / 26 / 25 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 25 / 30 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | 4WD | 24 / 29 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4WD | 20 / 27 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
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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