Reliable Auto DB

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Outlander years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Back-over prevention, software.

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
Photo by TTTNIS, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC0
Complaints

26

Per year

9

Recalls

1

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 26), then Forward collision avoidance (4) and Powertrain (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (15 of 26). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Outlander has 47 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-02 · NHTSA campaign 25V369000
Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Electrical system
6
Forward collision avoidance
4
Powertrain
4
Service brakes
4
Engine
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Seat belts
3
Back-over prevention
2
Speed control
2
Steering
2
Exterior lighting
1
Lane departure
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

4202472025152026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My 2024 Outlander locked all the doors while the engine was running and the FAST key was inside the vehicle. I exited normally through the driver’s door and did not intentionally lock the vehicle. I want this documented…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-10
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate as needed and the vehicle nearly crashed into the rear…"
    Seat belts, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-10
  • "The contact rented a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander from Drivo Car Rental. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound. The contact stated that there was a vibrating sound…"
    Electrical system, Engine, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-07-31
  • "The vehicle exhibits an intense, overpowering raw gasoline smell inside the passenger cabin, specifically originating from beneath the rear seat area. When the climate control/AC fan is turned on, raw fuel vapors are…"
    Unknown or other, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-07-31
  • "Front driver seat belt does not retract and has caused damage to door. Vehicle is available for inspection. We are worried that the seatbelt will not function properly in an accident since is does not function properly…"
    Seat belts · filed 2026-06-20

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2024 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV FWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Outlander two-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Front-wheel drive 24 31 27 MPG $2400
Outlander four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S8) Four-wheel drive 24 30 26 MPG $2500
Outlander plug-in hybrid 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 25 27 26 MPG / 420 mi range $2500
Outlander Sport two-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Front-wheel drive 24 30 27 MPG $2400
Outlander Sport four-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Four-wheel drive 23 29 26 MPG $2500
Outlander Sport four-wheel drive 2.4L, 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Four-wheel drive 23 28 25 MPG $2600

Specs and fitment

Fourth generation, 2022–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (~5.4 qt with filter on common US four-cylinder fills) , 5.4 qt capacity
Tire size 235/60R18 or 255/45R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V345000 covers certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles (89,907 units across those nameplates) where A-IVI software may prevent the backup-camera image from appearing. Dealers update the A-IVI software. Recall 25V369000 covers certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles for a related in-vehicle infotainment software error; dealers update software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 3 years, or 9 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Outlander years here — over the median of the other years, which is 7. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Back-over prevention, software.

What are common problems with a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (6 of 26), then Forward collision avoidance (4) and Powertrain (4). The most filings arrived in 2026 (15 of 26). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Outlander has 47 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2025 has 15 complaints, 8 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander been recalled?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander is 26.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Fourth generation (2022-on).

What oil does a Mitsubishi Outlander take?

US notes list 0W-20 for the common four-cylinder engines; confirm V6 grades in the owner's manual when equipped.

What tire size does a Mitsubishi Outlander commonly use?

Third-generation US pages often list 225/55R18; fourth-generation trims use 235/60R18 or 255/45R20.