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The 2024 Outlander has a small complaint file, with 27 complaints on record at NHTSA[1], and one recall for a rearview camera software error[2]. The brake complaints are the part to look at closely before you buy.

27owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
25–27MPG combined (EPA)[4]
4★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 27 owner complaints for the 2024 Outlander[1]. Three mention a crash, three mention an injury, and none mention a fire or a death[1]. These are unverified reports from owners. One complaint can name more than one part of the car, so the group counts below add up to more than 27[1].

Component group Complaints Crashes Injuries
Electrical system[6] 6 0 0
Power train[7] 5 1 0
Unknown or other[8] 4 1 0
Forward collision avoidance[9] 4 1 1
Brakes[10] 4 2 2
Speed control[11] 3 0 0
Fuel/propulsion system[12] 3 0 0
Engine[13] 3 0 0

We read a small sample of the complaint texts. It is too small to say how common any problem is, but it shows what owners describe.

Some complaint texts appear under more than one group, so the samples overlap.

Recalls

NHTSA has one recall on file for the 2024 model year[3].

Ask a dealer to check the VIN for open recalls before you buy.

Fuel economy

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

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Outlander 2WD, 2.5L[4] 24 / 31 / 27 $2,500
Outlander 4WD, 2.5L[14] 24 / 30 / 26 $2,600
Outlander Sport 2WD, 2.0L[15] 24 / 30 / 27 $2,500
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.0L[16] 23 / 29 / 26 $2,600
Outlander Sport 4WD, 2.4L[17] 23 / 28 / 25 $2,700

The Outlander PHEV is rated at 26 MPGe combined, with 420 miles of range[18]. It runs on regular gas and electricity[18].

Safety ratings

NHTSA rates the front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive Outlander at 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover[5][19]. The rollover risk is 19.8% for front-wheel drive[19] and 17.9% for all-wheel drive[5].

The Outlander Sport gets the same star ratings[20][21]. Its rollover risk is 19.1% for front-wheel drive[21] and 16.9% for all-wheel drive[20]. NHTSA has not rated the Outlander PHEV[22].

Engine and size

EPA lists three engines for this model year:

Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

Outlander Outlander PHEV
Length[26][27] 185 in 185 in
Width[26][27] 73 in 73 in
Height[26][27] 69 in 69 in
Wheelbase[26][27] 106 in 106 in
Curb weight[26][27] 3,726 lb 4,608 lb

How 2024 compares with other years

2003: 116 complaints, 6 recalls20032004: 52 complaints, 4 recalls2005: 19 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 21 complaints, 1 recalls20062007: 125 complaints, 9 recalls2008: 58 complaints, 12 recalls2009: 46 complaints, 13 recalls20092010: 60 complaints, 10 recalls2011: 88 complaints, 14 recalls2012: 36 complaints, 10 recalls20122013: 68 complaints, 14 recalls2014: 86 complaints, 9 recalls2015: 235 complaints, 12 recalls20152016: 171 complaints, 11 recalls2017: 78 complaints, 6 recalls2018: 93 complaints, 6 recalls20182019: 56 complaints, 6 recalls2020: 57 complaints, 4 recalls2021: 19 complaints, 3 recalls20212022: 229 complaints, 10 recalls2023: 58 complaints, 2 recalls2024: 27 complaints, 1 recalls2720242025: 18 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 6 complaints, 1 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Outlander model year. The 2024 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20031166
2004524
2005191
2006211
20071259
20085812
20094613
20106010
20118814
20123610
20136814
2014869
201523512
201617111
2017786
2018936
2019566
2020574
2021193
202222910
2023582
2024271
2025182
202661

NHTSA has 27 complaints and 1 recall for the 2024 model year[3]. That is far fewer complaints than 2023 with 58[3] and 2022 with 229[3]. It is not the lowest, though. 2025 has 18 complaints, 2026 has 6 and 2021 has 19[3].

These counts are not adjusted for sales, and the list covers every Outlander variant NHTSA tracks for each year. Treat them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2024 Outlander?

The 2024 Outlander has a short record, with 27 complaints[1] and one recall[2]. The recall has a free software fix, so confirm it was done[2]. The brake complaints include crashes and injuries, so ask for a test drive that includes hard stops and check for open service work[10]. Pick the engine and drive with fuel cost in mind, since the EPA combined ratings run from 25 to 27 MPG for the gas versions[4][17]. The data here cannot tell you about repair costs, reliability scores or trim differences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA lists 27 complaints[1]. The electrical system is named most, in 6 complaints[6], followed by the power train with 5[7]. Brake complaints are fewer at 4 but include 2 crashes[10].
Does the 2024 Outlander have any recalls?
Yes, one: recall 25V369 for a rearview camera software error. Dealers will update the software free[2].
What MPG does the 2024 Outlander get?
The 2.5L Outlander 2WD is rated 27 MPG combined[4] and the 4WD 26 MPG combined[14]. The PHEV is rated 26 MPGe combined[18].
How safe is the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA gives the rated versions 4 stars overall[5][19]. The PHEV is not rated[22].
Is 2024 a good year for the Outlander?
It has 27 complaints[3], fewer than 2023 with 58[3] and 2022 with 229[3], but more than 2025 with 18[3].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 25V369, filed June 2, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 6 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 5 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 4 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 4 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 3 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
  23. EPA Test Car List, 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 148 hp. www.epa.gov
  24. EPA Test Car List, 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 131 to 168 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  25. EPA Test Car List, 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.5L 4-cylinder: rated 181 hp. www.epa.gov
  26. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER 4DR SUV: length 185 in, width 73 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,726 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  27. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, OUTLANDER PHEV 4DR SUV: length 185 in, width 73 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 4,608 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.