What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Owners name the electrical system most often, with 15 complaints. Brakes, engine and unknown or other groups follow with 9 complaints each.

Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?

Yes, the by-year data shows 2 recalls. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

The complaint groups above give a picture of what owners report. Electrical issues lead the list. Check the by-year section on this page to see how this year compares.

What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from official data.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander^[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group, with 15 complaints^[2].

58owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

25–27MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most often, biggest first.

Electrical System. 15 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning messages that pop up and vanish, a rear camera picture that is too dim to trust, and a car that will not move when the shifter loses power.
Brakes. 9 complaints^[6]. Owners describe emergency braking that kicks in when nothing is ahead, a parking brake warning at stoplights, and a repair that sat waiting on parts. Two of these complaints mention a crash^[6].
Unknown Or Other. 9 complaints^[7]. NHTSA files these complaints under an unknown or other component group.
Engine. 9 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a reduced power warning that returns after a dealer visit, a check engine light the shop could not explain, and a car that lost power on the road.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 8 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a sudden surge of speed while parking, a fuel smell in the cabin on hot days, and power that drops off. One of these complaints mentions a crash^[9].
Back Over Prevention. 7 complaints^[10]. These reports are filed under the back over prevention group.
Air Bags. 6 complaints^[11]. Two of these complaints mention a crash^[11].
Power Train. 6 complaints^[12]. One of these complaints mentions a crash^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2023 Outlander is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Software (25V369), June 2025. About 198,940 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Back Over Prevention › Display Function (23V345), June 2023. About 89,907 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Outlander 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	24 / 31 / 27	$2,500
Outlander 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[15]	24 / 30 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	24 / 30 / 27	$2,500
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	23 / 29 / 26	$2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	23 / 28 / 25	$2,700
Outlander PHEV, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (A1), Regular Gas and Electricity^[19]	25 / 27 / 26	n/a
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[20]	23 / 29 / 25	$2,700

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[5]	4	4	5	4	17.9%
SUV FWD^[21]	4	4	5	4	19.8%
SUV AWD^[22]	4	4	5	4	16.9%
SUV FWD^[23]	4	4	5	4	19.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[24]	148 hp
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[25]	131 to 168 hp
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[26]	181 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
OUTLANDER 4DR SUV^[27]	185 in	73 in	69 in	106 in	3,594 lb
OUTLANDER PHEV 4DR SUV^[28]	185 in	71 in	67 in	105 in	4,178 lb

How 2023 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Outlander model year. The 2023 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	116	6
2004	52	4
2005	19	1
2006	21	1
2007	125	9
2008	58	12
2009	46	13
2010	60	10
2011	88	14
2012	36	10
2013	68	14
2014	86	9
2015	235	12
2016	171	11
2017	78	6
2018	93	6
2019	56	6
2020	57	4
2021	19	3
2022	229	10
2023	58	2
2024	27	1
2025	18	2
2026	6	1

NHTSA's counts for the Outlander show 58 complaints and 2 recalls for 2023^[3]. Among the 25 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2023 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2015 (235)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2023 Outlander?

The 2023 Outlander has 58 complaints on file^[1]. The electrical system stands out as the largest group^[2]. Brakes, engine and fuel system reports show up too^[6]^[8]^[9]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. If you are shopping, ask the seller about the electrical and warning light history and check the recall section above.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?: Owners name the electrical system most often, with 15 complaints^[2]. Brakes, engine and unknown or other groups follow with 9 complaints each^[6]^[7]^[8].
How many complaints does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have?: NHTSA has 58 owner complaints on file^[1].
Does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander have recalls?: Yes, the by-year data shows 2 recalls^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
Is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?: The complaint groups above give a picture of what owners report^[1]. Electrical issues lead the list^[2]. Check the by-year section on this page to see how this year compares.
What is the gas mileage of the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from official data.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

2014 86 complaints, 9 recalls
2015 235 complaints, 12 recalls
2016 171 complaints, 11 recalls
2017 78 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 93 complaints, 6 recalls
2019 56 complaints, 6 recalls
2020 57 complaints, 4 recalls
2022 229 complaints, 10 recalls
2023 this page
2024 27 complaints, 1 recall
2025 18 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Mitsubishi Outlander

All Mitsubishi models

Similar cars from 2023: small suvs

2023 Hyundai Palisade 408 complaints, 5 recalls
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 290 complaints, 2 recalls
2023 Kia Sportage 308 complaints, 7 recalls
2023 Lexus RX 67 complaints, 4 recalls
2023 Lincoln Corsair 23 complaints, 10 recalls
2023 Mazda CX-9 13 complaints, 0 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints on file for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander (4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V369, filed June 2, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 23V345, filed June 6, 2023: Back Over Prevention › Display Function. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Outlander 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander PHEV, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (A1), Regular Gas and Electricity: 26 MPGe combined, 420 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 148 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 131 to 168 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 181 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER 4DR SUV: length 185 in, width 73 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,594 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER PHEV 4DR SUV: length 185 in, width 71 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 4,178 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and fuel economy