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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 12 of 32 complaints (38%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (6) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 30 in 2019 to 32 in 2020.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
32
Recall campaigns
3
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,300–$3,500
Combined MPG
22–27

Complaints by model year

  1. 722018
  2. 302019
  3. 322020
  4. 02021
  5. 2202022

Where owners report problems

  1. Electrical12 (38%)
  2. Driver Assistance & Speed Control9 (28%)
  3. Other8 (25%)
  4. Body, Seats & Latches5 (16%)
  5. Airbags & Restraints4 (13%)
  6. Brakes2 (6%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2020: 3 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20182019202020212022vs. 2020 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,300–3,5002,300–3,5002,300–3,5002,300–2,5002,300–2,500
Combined MPG22–2722–2722–2725–2725–27
City / Highway MPG20–25 / 26–3020–25 / 26–3020–25 / 26–3023–26 / 26–3023–26 / 26–31
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)326–402326–402326–402331–354328–354
Complaints filed7230320220Not compared
Recalls issued65329Not compared
Crash-involved complaints855014Not compared
Fire-involved complaints11001Not compared
Injuries reported857010Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared55534

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Electrical: 12 of 32 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

EPA rates it 22–27 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

EPA estimates $2,300–$3,500 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (AV-S6)42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD25 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)$2,300 (low)326 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic (AV-S6)42.4L4-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD24 mpg29 mpg26 mpg$2,400341 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (AV-S6)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD24 mpg30 mpg (high)27 mpg (high)$2,300 (low)331 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic (AV-S6)42.0L4-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg29 mpg26 mpg$2,400344 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (AV-S6)42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD23 mpg29 mpg25 mpg$2,500354 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (S6)63.0L4-Wheel DrivePremiumSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD20 mpg (low)27 mpg22 mpg (low)$3,500 (high)402 g/mi (high)
Configuration 7Automatic (AV-S6)42.4L4-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg28 mpg25 mpg$2,500353 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic (A1)42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegular Gas and ElectricitySmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD25 mpg (high)26 mpg (low)25 mpg$2,500174 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine20000
Transmission & Drivetrain10000
Fuel System00000
Electrical120000
Brakes21000
Steering10000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires21000
Airbags & Restraints43060
Driver Assistance & Speed Control91000
Body, Seats & Latches50000
Visibility & Lighting20000
Other82050

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

    Campaign 26V252000 · Apr 20, 2026

    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

    Campaign 25V507000 · Aug 7, 2025

    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 liftgate falling unexpectedly.
    Consequence
    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

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

    Campaign 20V280000 · May 18, 2020

    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.
    Consequence
    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.