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Reliability data is meaningful at the model level — not the brand level. Click any model below to see complaints, recalls, years to avoid, and common problems.
Why we don't show Mitsubishi-wide stats: Mitsubishi reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Mitsubishi F-150 might be solid while the MitsubishiFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.
Mitsubishi Models (15)
Sorted by severity (worst first)1
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
(1997–2009) high severity452 complaintsCrash rate: 17.0%Severity: 16080
2
Mitsubishi Galant
(1986–2012) high severity2,429 complaintsCrash rate: 13.8%Severity: 12892
3
Mitsubishi Montero
(1986–2006) high severity989 complaintsCrash rate: 8.4%Severity: 10989
4
Mitsubishi 3000gt
(1991–2002) high severity535 complaintsCrash rate: 4.9%Severity: 5866
5
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
(2018–2025) high severity98 complaintsCrash rate: 20.4%Severity: 2992
6
Mitsubishi Endeavor
(2004–2011) high severity379 complaintsCrash rate: 11.3%Severity: 2656
7
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
(2003–2015) high severity314 complaintsCrash rate: 1.9%Severity: 2582
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Mitsubishi Mirage G4
(2017–2024) high severity94 complaintsCrash rate: 20.2%Severity: 2324
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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
(2011–2024) high severity719 complaintsCrash rate: 6.0%Severity: 2110
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Mitsubishi Raider
(2006–2009) high severity126 complaintsCrash rate: 7.1%Severity: 1473
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Mitsubishi I-Miev
(2012–2017) high severity21 complaintsCrash rate: 14.3%Severity: 1333
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Mitsubishi Eclipse
(1989–2012) high severity2,784 complaintsCrash rate: 11.8%Severity: 860
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Mitsubishi Lancer
(1996–2017) high severity1,136 complaintsCrash rate: 13.6%Severity: 853
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Mitsubishi Mirage
(1986–2024) high severity940 complaintsCrash rate: 25.2%Severity: 364
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Mitsubishi Outlander
(2003–2025) high severity1,786 complaintsCrash rate: 10.5%Severity: 83
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Most Common Mitsubishi Problems
Components most reported across all Mitsubishi models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 662 | 2.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 650 | 51.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 610 | 4.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 564 | 5.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 538 | 15.4% |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 464 | 4.7% |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 449 | 89.1% |
| ENGINE | 406 | 5.7% |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 404 | 8.2% |
| SUSPENSION | 389 | 6.2% |
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