What Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| 2018 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 99 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The contact owns a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and pulling into the neighborhood through the slow-access gate, while the vehicle was approximately one foot from the gate, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. The vehicle crashed into the gate, causing the iron rails to detach. The contact was standing on the brake pedal with excessive force while attempting to steer the vehicle. The steering wheel was turned, and the vehicle suddenly came to a stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to drive to the reside…
The contact owns a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The contact stated upon pulling into her neighbor's driveway while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly and crashed into a brick wall that was 4 feet away. The brick wall was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that upon shifting to reverse while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly onto the road. The contact continuously depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle for a moment. The contact then restarted the vehicle and was able to safely pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the …
The contact owns a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The contact stated while reversing, he noticed that the rear camera lighting was very dim. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was informed that he would receive a callback. The failure mileage was 30.
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, THE PROPULSION REDUCED WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT FROM 70 MPH TO 10 MPH. I WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE IN THE LATE EVENING. I HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS BUT NO MILES LEFT ON THE ELECTRIC CHARGE INDICATOR. AFTER I PULLED OVER AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES THE LIGHT WENT OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND INSISTED I COME GET THE CAR. IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE A CAR IF IT REDUCES ITS SPEED/ POWER FOR NO REASON.
CALL VOLUME IS SET FOR 11 AND CAN'T BE HEARD OVER COMMON ROAD NOISE. THIS CAUSES DISTRACTED DRIVING AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO TURN OFF BLUETOOTH OR WORSE TO TRANSFER THE CALL TO THE PHONE - WHICH IS ILLEGAL IN MOST STATES REQUIRING HANDS FREE CALLS. THIS IS A LONG KNOWN PROBLEM AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED IN EARLIER MODELS. IT STILL ISN'T. DEALERS CAN'T DO ANYTHING. YET I CAN'T CRANK THE MUSIC UP VOLUME WITHOUT ISSUE. THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON EITHER STREETS OR HIGHWAY.
THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO 20 MPH WHEN THE OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS NEAR 95 DEG F AND THE ROAD SLIGHTLY UPHILL. A MESSAGE CAME ON THE DASHBOARD THAT READ LIMITED PROPULSION. IT HAPPENED ON I-15 ON THE WAY TO VEGAS LAST SEPTEMBER. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH BBB AND THE ANSWER I GOT FROM MITSUBISHI WAS THAT IT IS DESIGNED THAT WAY. I HAVE A COPY OF THE MITSUBISHI MANUAL STATING THAT. I WROTE LETTERS WITH NO ACTION. THIS ALREADY HAPPENED TWICE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR IN HOT WEATHER. SEE THE ATTACHED 5 DETAILED FILES FOR INFO. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO OTHER GEARS HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILURE TO SHIFT INTO PARK PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,535.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to verify by physical inspection that a replacement front bumper face is the correct design and variation for the vehicle being serviced.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) procedures, both technical and detail, specific to the 2027 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid.
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the Rear Shock Absorber.
This Parts Bulletin sent to dealers explains and corrects a mislabeling issue caused by a mid-cycle design change.
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains the repair procedure for the front flap of the cup holder detaching.
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must be documented through a Mi-Tech case before any repair or part replacement is performed.
This dealer letter informs dealers that the second edition of the High Voltage Safety online course is now available.
This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with reflashing the ECU-Audio AMP software to remedy issues with the Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate 12-speaker system.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.
This revised Technical Service Bulletin instructs dealers to confirm that the SDA2 Audio Unit touch screen is unresponsive, and if confirmed, to replace the SDA2 Audio Unit.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides new model features and service information for the 2026 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid.
This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy noise from the HVAC system (heater, air conditioner, ventilation vents) when the blower motor is turned on.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2018–2027, owners most often name: vehicle speed control, electrical system, power train. 20 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
