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Used Mitsubishi Outlander: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 398 complaints across these 7 years; the 2022 drew the most.

Mitsubishi Outlander

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Problems that follow the Outlander from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area2018201920202022202320242025Total
Electrical77112294363
Airbags9748432
Automatic emergency braking26210
Steering527

Outlander generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Fourth generation

    2022–2023

    2024 update: Minor updates to styling and features

  2. Third generation

    2014–2024

    2016 update: Improved noise insulation; New design features for interior and exterior

    2019 update: New twin blade grille design; Revised front and rear bumper

Mileages where Outlander problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
9,000–19,000 milesRear suspension instability2022

Every Outlander recall to confirm

14 recalls cover the Outlanderyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 7 campaigns span more than one model year.

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