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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 29 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Mitsubishi Outlander

The 2020 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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71/100

Good Choice — 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
29
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Mitsubishi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V280000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V507000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V252000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
11
Air Bags
4
Unknown Or Other
3
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
Structure
2
Exterior Lighting
1
Service Brakes
1
Wheels
1
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Mitsubishi Outlander — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 45 complaints 2015 231 complaints 2016 167 complaints 2017 51 complaints 2018 55 complaints 2019 29 complaints 2020 29 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 206 complaints 2023 39 complaints 2024 20 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2019, 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has 3 recalls and 29 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander safe to buy?
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Mitsubishi Outlander should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Mitsubishi Outlander are: 2019, 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016, 2022.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.