Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years to avoid and best years
Newer Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (41 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2023 at 2 (from 7 complaints), and 2019 at 2 (from 26 complaints). The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 7 of 41 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2024
2023
2019
2025–26
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 1 | 1 | 0 | Air bags | — |
| 2024 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 0 | Powertrain, Speed control | — |
| 2023 Fewest | 2 | 7 | 0 | Back-over prevention | — |
| 2022 → | 3 | 11 | 1 | Electrical system | — |
| 2021 → | 2 | 19 | 1 | Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance | — |
| 2020 → | 3 | 26 | 1 | Engine | — |
| 2019 → Fewest | 2 | 26 | 1 | Air bags | — |
| 2018 → | 2 | 21 | 2 | Air bags | — |
| 2017 → | 3 | 27 | 0 | Electrical system | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — | — |
| 2014 → Most | 3 | 41 | 6 | Powertrain | — |
| 2013 → | 0 | 0 | 10 | — | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | — |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crossover
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0L; CVT models may use slightly higher capacity) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/55R18
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-620 covers certain 2018 Outlander Sport vehicles (and Outlander, Outlander PHEV, and 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross) equipped with Forward Collision Mitigation: software may not correctly control the system. Dealers update software. Recall 18V-621 covers certain 2018 Outlander Sport with FCM (and related models) for a related forward-collision mitigation software concern as described in that campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2023 at 2 (from 7 complaints), and 2019 at 2 (from 26 complaints).
Which Mitsubishi Outlander Sport year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (41 complaints). On the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, 7 of 41 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Mitsubishi Outlander Sport owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Mitsubishi Outlander Sport years are too early to compare?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport take?
US 2.0L models commonly use 0W-20 (about 4.5 qt with filter; CVT models may use a slightly higher capacity).
Does recall 18V-620 cover the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
It covers certain 2018 Outlander Sport vehicles (with Outlander, Outlander PHEV, and 2018-2019 Eclipse Cross) with Forward Collision Mitigation: software may not correctly control braking; dealers update software.
What generation is the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
GK generation for the US years this site tracks (2012 onward).