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Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.5× usual
30 serious complaints of 45, the most about air bags (12) and power train (7); 0.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“I rear-ended a car after they came to a complete stop at a green light on a road with a 50mph speed limit. I attempted to stop but in the rain my car hydroplaned, and I hit them. Upon impact my seatbelt did not lock up and my airbags didn't deploy despite the fact that I was going at least 20mph.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, May 2022
“Transmission has filled me twice now. The first time the transmission out was when the car is at approximately 42,000 miles. The first time it went out we were able to pull over safely, but it just gave out while going high speeds on the highway. The second time was luckily in my neighborhood where we were able to coast it back home.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Oct 2022
45 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 23–27 mpg · NHTSA: 4–5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Every Outlander year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.0L 6-cyl · Drive: 4WD, FWD
2014 Outlander trims
| ES | ES (Canada) | GT | SE/SEL |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mitsubishi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mitsubishi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 174 hp 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 131 hp | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 27–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 3 | Engine (3) | — |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 131 hp 2.5L 4-cyl, 181 hp | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 17 | Electrical system (4) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 131–168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 4 of 5 | 1 | 26 | Electrical system (6) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 131–168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 48 | Electrical system (11) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 126–168 hp 2.5L 4-cyl | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 26–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 217 | Structure (76) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.4L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 126–168 hp | AWD | 26 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 117–148 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 166–168 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 224 hp | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 3 | 31 | Electrical system (11) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 117–148 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 166–168 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 224 hp | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 5 | 30 | Service brakes (10) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid, 117–148 hp 2.4L 4-cyl, 166–168 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 224 hp | 4WD, AWD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 6 | 72 | Engine (13) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 23–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 6 | 51 | Service brakes (12) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 22–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 8 | 171 | Power train (71) | No |
| 2015 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 23–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 5 | 235 | Power train (142) | No |
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 23–27 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 4 | 45 | Air bags (12) | No |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 68 | Electrical system (15) | No |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 36 | Air bags (8) | No |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 21–25 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 88 | Engine (27) | No |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 20–24 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 60 | Engine (12) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Outlander 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV MHEV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER PHEV SUV PHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 15 |
| 2025 | MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 15 |
| 2025 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 47 |
| 2023 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 47 |
| 2022 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 216 |
| 2022 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 216 |
| 2022 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 29 |
| 2019 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 29 |
| 2019 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 22 |
| 2018 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 57 |
| 2018 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 57 |
| 2018 | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 15 |
| 2017 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 51 |
| 2017 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 51 |
| 2016 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 171 |
| 2016 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 171 |
| 2015 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 235 |
| 2015 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 235 |
| 2014 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 45 |
| 2014 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 45 |
| 2013 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 68 |
| 2013 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 68 |
| 2012 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | 4 | No | No | 10 | 36 |
| 2012 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | 4 | No | No | 10 | 36 |
| 2011 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 88 |
| 2011 | Mitsubishi Outlander SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 14 | 88 |
| 2010 | Mitsubishi Outlander 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 10 | 60 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2026 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2025 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2025 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2025 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2024 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2024 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2024 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2023 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2023 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2023 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2022 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2022 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 26 |
| 2022 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2021 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 26 |
| 2020 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2020 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–26 |
| 2020 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2019 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2019 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–26 |
| 2019 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2018 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2018 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–26 |
| 2018 | Outlander PHEV | Auto (A1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 25 |
| 2017 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2017 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
23–26 |
| 2016 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2016 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–26 |
| 2015 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2015 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
23–26 |
| 2014 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 27 |
| 2014 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
23–26 |
| 2013 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–25 |
| 2013 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–24 |
| 2012 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–25 |
| 2012 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–24 |
| 2011 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22–25 |
| 2011 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–24 |
| 2010 | Outlander 2WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–24 |
| 2010 | Outlander 4WD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.