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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls & problems

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 safety recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls
Complaints29filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4–5 ★crash-test stars
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

StructureApr 20, 2026

Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Recall 26V252000108,046 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
StructureAug 7, 2025

Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Recall 25V507000121,529 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
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 beltsJul 13, 2020

Rear/other › Buckle assembly

Recall 20V403000177,000 vehicles

Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Risk
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
Seat beltsMay 18, 2020

Rear/other

Recall 20V2800003,241 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
EquipmentSep 5, 2018

Other › Labels

Recall 18V59100014,791 vehicles

Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Wheels › Rim

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Outlander 2WD

27mpg combined
City / highway25 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Outlander 4WD

26mpg combined
City / highway24 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Outlander 4WD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 27 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes91006,500 mi
Electrical system701030,000 mi
Air bags740230,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut4102—
Power train3000—
Engine3010—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Seats2000—
Seat belts2100—
Vehicle speed control1000—
Visibility/wiper1002—
Exterior lighting1100—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.