Worst 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 1,700 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~124,770 vehicles.
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.
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.
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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
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Does the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?
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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