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Mitsubishi OUTLANDER — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2022 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

311 complaints (502% of segment average)

Avoid This Year

Main issue: I just bought a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and I noticed while driving on the highway around 60 to 70 MPH the hood is fluttering. I checked the hood just to make sure it was not unlatched and it was secured but the hood continues to flutter looking like it wants to open during highway driving.

2016 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

202 complaints (326% of segment average)

Avoid This Year

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, IT INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STOPPED BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALE

2011 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

88 complaints (142% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SIX TIMES FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE WHERE BOTH ENGINE OIL FEEDERS WE

2017 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

81 complaints (131% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 90 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED. TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A MOTORCYCLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO SWERVE TO THE L

2018 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER

80 complaints (129% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: WHILE DRIVING IF KEY IS HIT, THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF.

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