2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander.

20192022
Complaints
43
per 10K Sold
15.8
US Sales
27,133
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

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

#111 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:1,700 mi
#24 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:3
#34 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,700
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~124,770 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.

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.

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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?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander has 43 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 1,700 mi); Airbags (4 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (4 complaints). 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 1,700 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 11 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 124,770 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 2020 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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