Is the 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT reliable?

The 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 15 complaints filed with NHTSA (0.4x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: excellent. Most common issue: DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS problems.

What are common problems with the 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

Top problems: DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS (5 complaints, avg repair $500); BRAKES (3 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (3 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

No recalls have been issued for the 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

The 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT gets 26 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1846. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT is approximately $1,809/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 42. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. the automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

0.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 6)

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

33%

• The sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. The automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars.
• The sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. The automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars.
• The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the warning message "Camera is not Connected" was randomly displayed. Additionally, while in reverse in the daytime, the back over prevention camera image was extremely distorted in bright sun

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

“The sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. The automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$1,847

Per month

$154

Per mile

15.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,087/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,600/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2023 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,809

Full coverage / month

$151

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

+8%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age1.05x

= Full coverage estimate$1809

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Mitsubishi New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

5 yr / 60K mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

10 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

7 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / unlimited mi

10 year powertrain not transferable

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. The automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The sensors will go off for a collision when no cars are around. The automatic emergency break will break when not close to any cars.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Back up camera view is not clear, unreliable sixty percent of the time. Not able to see pedestrians or objects clearly or the distance from the vehicle. Twenty percent of the times it is clouded so dark it useless. Twenty percent of the time it is clear. Safety of others is at risk. Problem was re
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Back up camera blurry in day time can't see what's behind you clearly when in reverse that's dangerous took Back to dealership said nothing was wrong no accident
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)