What are the common problems with the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Speed control and the electrical system are named most, with 4 complaints each. Forward collision avoidance follows with 3.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Yes, the by-year data shows 2 recalls. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

NHTSA has 18 complaints on file. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them with the Recalls and Safety sections.

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?

See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows how each year stacks up.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander^[1]. The page also lists 2 recalls^[2].

18owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[2]

25–27MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

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

Most reported problems

These are the complaint groups on file, biggest first. They are unverified owner reports.

Speed Control. 4 complaints name this group^[5]. Owners describe the car speeding up on its own at low speed, and cruise control dropping out without warning. 3 of these mention a crash^[5].
Electrical System. 4 complaints name this group^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe a charger tripping when unplugged mid-charge and a remote start that failed. 2 of these mention a crash^[6].
Forward Collision Avoidance. 3 complaints name this group^[7]. Owners describe adaptive cruise control that switches off at random and a warning light that comes on. 1 of these mentions a crash^[7].
Brakes. 2 complaints name this group^[8]. Both mention a crash^[8].
Air Bags. 2 complaints name this group^[9]. Both mention a crash^[9].
Seat Belts. 2 complaints name this group^[10].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 2 complaints name this group^[11].
Unknown Or Other. 1 complaint falls here^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Outlander is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Software (26V549), August 2026. About 67,146 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 › 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.^[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 PHEV, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (A1), Regular Gas and Electricity^[15]	25 / 27 / 26	n/a
Outlander 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	24 / 31 / 27	$2,500
Outlander 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	24 / 30 / 26	$2,600
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

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[19]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	17.9%
SUV FWD^[20]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	19.8%
SUV AWD^[4]	4	4	5	4	16.9%

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: SUV AWD^[21].

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[22]	148 hp
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder^[23]	131 to 168 hp
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.5L 4-cylinder^[24]	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^[25]	185 in	73 in	69 in	106 in	3,726 lb
OUTLANDER PHEV 4DR SUV^[26]	185 in	73 in	69 in	106 in	4,608 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Outlander model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[2].

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 18 complaints and 2 recalls for 2025^[2]. Among the 25 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 22 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2015 (235)^[2]. 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 2025 Outlander?

The 2025 Outlander has a small complaint file so far, with 18 complaints on file^[1]. Speed control and the electrical system lead the list at 4 complaints each^[5]^[6]. Owners also describe trouble with the driver assistance features^[7]. These are unverified reports and not sales adjusted, so they show what owners raised and not how often a fault happens. Check the recalls section for the 2 recalls^[2].

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?: Speed control and the electrical system are named most, with 4 complaints each^[5]^[6]. Forward collision avoidance follows with 3^[7].
Are there recalls on the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?: Yes, the by-year data shows 2 recalls^[2]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?: See the Fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?: NHTSA has 18 complaints on file^[1]. These are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so read them with the Recalls and Safety sections.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Outlander?: See the by-year comparison on this page. It shows how each year stacks up.

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 58 complaints, 2 recalls
2024 27 complaints, 1 recall
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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander (5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V549, filed August 25, 2026: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V369, filed June 2, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
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 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 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
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 148 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 131 to 168 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 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 3,726 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
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.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander: problems, recalls and fuel economy