Verdict
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 14 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 61% of 2025 SUVs. Electrical System leads the reports (21%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
14
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
26
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 61% of 2025 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (21% of 14 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (14%).
+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 14 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11694217, ODI 11676746, ODI 11675843.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
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
2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV FWD NHTSA source
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2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV AWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 24 | 31 | 27 |
| Outlander PHEV | 2.4L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 25 | 27 | 26 |
| Outlander 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 24 | 30 | 26 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owners filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander — fewer complaints than 61% of comparable 2025 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 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (21% of complaints) and forward collision avoidance (14%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander between 26 and 27 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.