Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has 2 recalls, 27 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
27
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V280000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right s...
25V507000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently reg...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Multiple times I have been driving at a safe speed with no other vehicles or people around and the d... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN |
| Jun 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I believe the locks should be recalled my Lock Actuatora on my 2020 Mitsubishi outlander keeps goin... |
| May 28, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was making a turn out of a driveway across a three-lane streets into the left turn lane on the str... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | AIR BAGS | Airbag system Service Required. I came on when I had passer in 2 row seat.I just brought this vehic... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The brakes keep giving out, this is the second Mitsubishi and the brakes gave out [XXX] . INFORMATIO... |
| May 25, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE | Got in my car to go to work and blind spot service required light came on |
| Apr 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The touchscreen does not work. This impairs use of the hands free telephone usage, volume levels, a... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The touchscreen controlling many functions and settings of the vehicle failed. That means there are... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | The driver's seat goes forward but doesn't life up. It is stuck in a reclined position. The motor do... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The radio system failed two years ago Many drivers with the same car have similar problem. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while crossing an intersection... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In less than 60k miles since manufacture of the vehicle, the infotainment screen began to be insensi... |
| May 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The touchscreen does not work. This creates a safety issue as hands free driving is no longer am opt... |
| May 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The touch screen is inoperable so you can't control the radio or aspects of the car such as how the ... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After reversing out of say the drive way or parking spot there is a thump noise after putting the ca... |
| Nov 5, 2022 | SEATS | The left back seat on the 2nd row rocks. I’m expecting twins and it’s not safe for the babies. |
| Jan 20, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Touch screen radio stopped working by touch reported the problem and was told by our dealer they cou... |
| Oct 19, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Forward collision warning light comes on with no car in front of me and car starts braking. I did se... |