2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20182020
Complaints
46
per 10K Sold
12.1
US Sales
37,965
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:12,233 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:35,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#37 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:41,298 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
12,233
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
35,000
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,298
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device/Strut
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~316,561 vehicles.

25V507000Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
~121,529 affected

Mitsubishi 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, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

20V403000Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
~177,000 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.

20V280000Seat Belts:rear/other
~3,241 affected

Mitsubishi 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.

18V591000Equipment:other:labels · Wheels:rim
~14,791 affected

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander has 46 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Brakes (9 complaints, avg 12,233 mi); Airbags (7 complaints, avg 35,000 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 41,298 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 28,008 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 316,561 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Outlander reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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