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202220244th generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2023 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Too new: partial score · most complaints: electrical
50 owner complaints, first 3 years 25–27 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
When problems show up
Only 7 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 25V369000 (back over prevention) and 23V345000 (back over prevention) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Any fuel smell, stalling or hard starts? On a hybrid or EV, any reduced-power warning or battery work?
- Mitsubishi sent dealers 108 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that an enhanced Electrical…”?
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 50 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.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 79K miles (16K to 127K km) on the car (7 of all 50 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
A software issue in the Alliance in-vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) Display unit cause the sirven to freeze or display black during a backing event
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander owner · NHTSA complaint 11700917
More owner reports
Full Digital Driver Display does not work when I start the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 11533772
The AEB and FCW turns on suddenly then seems like the car is shutting off while driving
NHTSA complaint 11585300
Problems Mitsubishi told dealers about
Mitsubishi sent dealers 108 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that an enhanced Electrical…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to update the software for the TCM…
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions to update the software for the SCU…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2025
Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display.
- Back over prevention · recall issued 2023
Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display.
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 AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,200–$2,400 (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, 2.5L 4-cyl.
Every Mitsubishi Outlander year. 2023 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 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn somewhat fewer complaints than the average car per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 85; 100 is average). The Mitsubishi Outlander year with the fewest complaints per car sold since 2010 is 2020.
What are the most common 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (22%), automatic emergency braking (18%) and fuel system (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
2 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
25 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 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 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander cost in fuel a year?
About $2,200 to $2,400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Mitsubishi Outlander year is better than the 2023?
Nearby, the 2020 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
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