The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, and 2.4L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 74 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 24 miles of electric driving range.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–27 MPG (5 variants • PHEV up to 74 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Outlander Sport 2WD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| Outlander Sport 2WD | 2.4L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Outlander Sport 4WD | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Outlander Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Outlander PHEV Plug-in Hybrid | 2.4L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 77 MPGe (26 MPG) | 71 MPGe (26 MPG) | 74 MPGe (26 MPG) | 24 mi EV (320 mi total) | $2,350 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 24 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PHEV SUV AWD | | | | | 13.700000000000001% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Defect Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
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