Model year
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Outlander for 2021. Under the matched names OUTLANDER PHEV and OUTLANDER SPORT, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 19 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for OUTLANDER SPORT are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), ENGINE (5), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined and 45 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,500–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 116 complaints
- 2004 52 complaints
- 2005 19 complaints
- 2006 21 complaints
- 2007 125 complaints
- 2008 58 complaints
- 2009 46 complaints
- 2010 60 complaints
- 2011 58 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 26 complaints
- 2014 45 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 145 complaints
- 2017 51 complaints
- 2018 57 complaints
- 2019 29 complaints
- 2020 31 complaints
- 2021 19 complaints
- 2022 217 complaints
- 2023 50 complaints
- 2024 26 complaints
- 2025 15 complaints
- 2026 3 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2021. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUTLANDER PHEV | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OUTLANDER SPORT | 1 | 19 | 0 |
Recalls for OUTLANDER SPORT
22V563000 · Aug 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the…
Complaints for OUTLANDER SPORT
19 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for OUTLANDER SPORT
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.137 | NHTSA photo |
| SPORT SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SPORT SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander Sport 2WD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic (AV-S6) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Outlander PHEV · 2.4L · Automatic (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 26 | 26 | 45.0 | 320 | $2,600 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.