2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

31 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Electrical System · verdict BUY 83/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other8
Forward Collision Avoidance6
Air Bags4
Exterior Lighting2
Structure2

In the owners’ words

“The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low beam headlights were significantly dim and progressively worsened and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer several times, where unknown repairs were performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The fa”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on the interstate at an undisclosed speed, there was wind underneath the hood, and the hood was vibrating. The contact was concerned about the hood becoming ajar. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was associated with TSB: 21-42A-001. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was te”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander owner
“The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 25 MPH, a "be careful due to icy roads" message appeared, but it was the middle of May and there was no ice or cold weather in sight. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.”NHTSA complaint, 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
18/05/2020Seat Belts:Rear/Other SAFETYMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
07/08/2025Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/StrutMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illino
20/04/2026Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/StrutMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spri

Questions owners ask

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?

On the federal record it scores 83/100: 31 owner complaints (5.17 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Electrical System, with 11 of 33 categorised reports.

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The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander scored 83/100 on the federal record.

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