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Mitsubishi Outlander Phev problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Outlander Phev from 2018 to 2026: 20 owner complaints and 20 recalls across 9 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (15), 2025 (2), 2019 (1). Best fuel economy: 27 mpg combined (2026).

Mitsubishi Outlander Phev
Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Speed control / throttle6
Transmission & drivetrain5
Brakes5
Electrical5
Fuel & propulsion3
Other / unknown3
Visibility/Wiper2
Engine2

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201851525
20194125
20202025
20212026
20222126
20232126
20241026
20251226
20261027

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (15), 2025 (2), 2019 (1).

How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev had?

Across 2018–2026, NHTSA lists 20 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).