Mitsubishi Outlander: best and worst years
Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2003, 2007, 2016, 2018, 2022
Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.
Held up best: 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013
The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.
2025too new to judge17 complaints · 2 recalls2024too new to judge26 complaints · 1 recalls202348 complaints · 2 recalls2022worst year217 complaints · 9 recalls202031 complaints · 3 recalls201930 complaints · 5 recalls2018worst year72 complaints · 6 recalls201751 complaints · 6 recalls2016worst year145 complaints · 8 recalls201553 complaints · 5 recalls201445 complaints · 4 recalls2013solid year26 complaints · 5 recalls2012solid year22 complaints · 6 recalls201158 complaints · 8 recalls201060 complaints · 10 recalls200946 complaints · 13 recalls200858 complaints · 12 recalls2007worst year125 complaints · 9 recalls2006solid year21 complaints · 1 recalls2005solid year19 complaints · 1 recalls200452 complaints · 4 recalls2003worst year116 complaints · 6 recalls
Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.