2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: engine is affected, vehicle is struggling at low speeds when pressing the gas..

1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

8 complaints

24%

• Engine is affected, vehicle is struggling at low speeds when pressing the gas.
• The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle deaccelerated unintendedly and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the spark plug w
• I have 50,000 miles I’m the original owner, bought it new in 2020, I was leaving work, started my car, blue smoke came out my exhaust, when i drove home from work, on inclines, the car sputters & stalls like it’s about to lose power, accompanied by thick blue smoke, and engine noise. I suspect it’s

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Engine is affected, vehicle is struggling at low speeds when pressing the gas.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

7 complaints

21%

• IN EARLY MORNING AFTER RETURNING FROM DR. APPOINTMENT WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I8 I WAS IN BETWEEN 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS WAS 3 TRACTOR TRAILERS BEING PASSED IN SLOW LANE ALL WERE GOING 75MPH OR SO WHEN I GOT TO MIDDLE SEMI..ALL SUDDEN THE 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3300MILES 1.5 MONTHS OLD ...SHUT DOWN..
• DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 80 MILES AN HR, THE CAR SHUT OFF THEN TRIED TO RESTART ITSELF. THE DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL OF THE EXHAUST VALVES WERE DAMAGED. THEY ARE REPAIRING THIS B
• 5/14/2021 Vehicle parked on a hill 45 minutes before it began to roll and flipped over. Car was in park and emergency break was engaged during the time of the incident. This is a hazard and could cause great bodily harm or death. I have children and they could have been in the car at the time of the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“IN EARLY MORNING AFTER RETURNING FROM DR. APPOINTMENT WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I8 I WAS IN BETWEEN 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS WAS 3 TRACTOR TRAILERS BEING PASSED IN SLOW LANE ALL WERE GOING 75MPH OR SO WHEN I GOT TO MIDDLE SEMI..ALL SUDDEN THE 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3300MILES 1.5 MONTHS OLD ...SHUT DOWN..”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

18%

• The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the CVT-
• I have 50,000 miles I’m the original owner, bought it new in 2020, I was leaving work, started my car, blue smoke came out my exhaust, when i drove home from work, on inclines, the car sputters & stalls like it’s about to lose power, accompanied by thick blue smoke, and engine noise. I suspect it’s
• The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V563000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the CVT-”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

5 complaints

15%

• I'm driving at 40 miles per hour and I turn off the radio and the lights on my board but it's still walking, then I parked to inspect it I turned it off and I wanted to turn it on and I didn't want to. Then I put the key in the glove box where the radio frequency of the ship is programmed or sent an
• Radio digitizer touch screen not working - can not pair Bluetooth phone to comply with hands free laws. Unable to access some vehicle settings. Dealer said this is a very common issue - warranty expires at 36,000 miles and repair cost is $3,000.00 !
• Dec 1,2023 tried to stop and the brakes was grinding and the milage goes up and down as you are driving and it says routine maintenance required when you put the key in to start the outlander as got it from Todd Judy ford in Charleston WV and according to Mitsubishi toll free number it is not in my

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I'm driving at 40 miles per hour and I turn off the radio and the lights on my board but it's still walking, then I parked to inspect it I turned it off and I wanted to turn it on and I didn't want to. Then I put the key in the glove box where the radio frequency of the ship is programmed or sent an”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

3 complaints

• THE SEAT BELT ON THE BACK PASSAGE SEAT DOESN'T COME OUT. IT LIKE THAT BUCKLE IS TOO SHORT, WHICH MAKE IT HARD TO BUCKLE UP.
• The rear passenger seat belt is way down in the seat and I have tried everything to get it to pull out more. I don't know what it could be, but it's almost as if the seat belt buckle is too short.
• The buckles for the side seats in the rear are So short they're almost hidden inside the seat making it difficult for anyone who is not child sized to find and/or buckle. I do ride share and this is an issue for 90% of my rides.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE SEAT BELT ON THE BACK PASSAGE SEAT DOESN'T COME OUT. IT LIKE THAT BUCKLE IS TOO SHORT, WHICH MAKE IT HARD TO BUCKLE UP.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 34 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: Engine is affected, vehicle is struggling at low speeds when pressing the gas.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: IN EARLY MORNING AFTER RETURNING FROM DR. APPOINTMENT WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I8 I WAS IN BETWEEN 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS WAS 3 TRACTOR TRAILERS BEING PASSED IN SLOW LANE ALL WERE GOING 75MPH OR SO WHEN I GOT TO MIDDLE SEMI..ALL SUDDEN THE 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3300MILES 1.5 MONTHS OLD ...SHUT DOWN..
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-70 MPH, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated on and off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the CVT-
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I'm driving at 40 miles per hour and I turn off the radio and the lights on my board but it's still walking, then I parked to inspect it I turned it off and I wanted to turn it on and I didn't want to. Then I put the key in the glove box where the radio frequency of the ship is programmed or sent an
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)