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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 7 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 80% of 2023 SUVs. Back Over Prevention leads the reports (29%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2023 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
7
Reports to NHTSA, 2023
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
25.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 80% of 2023 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2023 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Back Over Prevention issues lead owner complaints (29% of 7 reports), followed by electrical system (29%).
Share of all 7 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11741040, ODI 11553178.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD NHTSA source
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander Sport 2WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 29 | 26 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 28 | 25 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
Owners filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport — fewer complaints than 80% of comparable 2023 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
The most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (29% of complaints) and electrical system (29%).
How many recalls does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport between 25 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.