2019 Mitsubishi Outlander: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
29 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
29 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 4.14
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
See attached document for complaint. The vehicle was sold without disclosure of an active airbag safety recall involving explosive deployment. Disclosure occurred only after contracts were executed and funds tendered. Had this life-safety information been disclosed prior to sale, the vehicle would not have been purchased. The failure to disclose a known safety defect at the point of sale constitutes material conceal…
The drivers seat-back tilts back slowly on its own. Ill move the seat-back upright before I start driving and it'll slowly tilt back on its own while im driving.
The contact owns a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that the message "Service Air Bags" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to pay a fee for a diagnostic test. The contact declined, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 18V591000 | Equipment:Other:Labels | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels… |
| 25V507000 | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Suppor | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or cur… |
| 20V403000 | Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row… |
| 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 t… |
| 26V252000 | Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Suppor | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate ga… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Service Brakes (9 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 77/100, computed from 29 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 05/09/2018. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.