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Mitsubishi Outlander
Car and Driver says the Mitsubishi Outlander's interior is pretty plush for the price and it comes with an albeit dinky third row that no other 2026 compact crossover can claim, with a driving experience and powertrain that are nothing special but not objectionable either, riding smoothly and quietly even though it's not the quickest SUV on the market. MotorTrend says the plug-in hybrid Outlander is a better vehicle to drive than the regular Outlander, which is a conventional mild hybrid struggling to move more than 4,000 pounds with its 174-hp turbo four, while the PHEV's 2.4-liter four and two electric motors develop a combined 297 hp and 332 lb-ft, and the 2026 refresh increases the plug-in's battery from 20.0 kWh to 22.7 kWh, raising all-electric range from 38 to 45 miles, total range to 420 miles, and adding rare-for-a-plug-in-hybrid DC fast-charging capability that reaches 80% in about 29 minutes.
A plush cabin with a rare third row
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Mitsubishi Outlander's interior is pretty plush for the price and it comes with an albeit dinky third row that no other 2026 compact crossover can claim, with a driving experience and powertrain that are nothing special but not objectionable either, riding smoothly and quietly even though it's not the quickest SUV on the market.
The PHEV is the better drive
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the plug-in hybrid Outlander is a better vehicle to drive than the regular Outlander, which is a conventional mild hybrid struggling to move more than 4,000 pounds with its 174-hp turbo four, while the PHEV's 2.4-liter four and two electric motors develop a combined 297 hp and 332 lb-ft.
A bigger battery and fast charging for 2026
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 refresh increases the plug-in's battery from 20.0 kWh to 22.7 kWh, raising all-electric range from 38 to 45 miles, total range to 420 miles, and adding rare-for-a-plug-in-hybrid DC fast-charging capability that reaches 80% in about 29 minutes.
Questions buyers ask
Does the Mitsubishi Outlander have a third row?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says yes, an albeit dinky one no other 2026 compact crossover can claim.
How much electric range does the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 45 miles all-electric, 420 miles total, for 2026.
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The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is built around 2.5L four-cylinder, rated at 181 horsepower across its three-row SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 6 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 Outlander seats 7 and is a Three-row SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 15 owner complaints for the 2025 Outlander.
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander
Every non-hybrid 2025 Outlander shares the same 181-horsepower 2.5L engine and CVT; SEL Black Edition is a separate plug-in hybrid variant with black wheels and trim.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
4 indexed Mitsubishi Outlander model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2025 record → | |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2017 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Mitsubishi Outlander.
The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 2001. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek when it was introduced in Japan.
- Powertrain
- Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV won the Technology Car of the Year Award in 2021–2022 Japan Car of the Year Awards.
Source: Mitsubishi Outlander (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Mitsubishi Outlander at a glance
- Production
- 2001–present
- Class
- Compact crossover SUV
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Mitsubishi S-AWC, S-AWC)
- Also called
- Mitsubishi Airtrek (Japan, 2001–2008), Peugeot 4007 (2007–2012), Citroën C-Crosser (2007–2012), Nissan Rogue#PHEV, Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid (North America, 2026)
Mitsubishi Outlander generations
The Mitsubishi Outlander has been redesigned in 2006, gaps of 5 years, an average of 5.0 years between generations. The current generation (second generation, CW/ZG/ZH) began in 2006.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | CU/ZE/ZF | 2001–2006 | The first-generation Outlander/Airtrek was based on the Mitsubishi ASX concept vehicle exhibited at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. |
| Second generation | CW/ZG/ZH | 2006–present | On 17 October 2005, Mitsubishi launched the second generation model, dropping the Airtrek in Japan in favour of adopting the global name. |
NHTSA rated the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Back Over Prevention:Software. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- June 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- June 2023, Back Over Prevention:Display Function. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Outlander and 2023 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the backup camera rearview image may not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles… Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander, most often about forward collision avoidance (3), electrical system (3), fuel/propulsion system (2).
Year by year
The Mitsubishi Outlander across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–27 | $2,400–$2,600 | 3 | |||
| 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–28 | $2,250–$2,500 | 5 | 1 | 4 stars | |
| 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 4 stars |
| 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 7 | 2 | 47 | 4 stars |
| 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 7 | 7 | 213 | |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander | 25–27 | $2,300–$2,500 | 5 | 0 | 4 stars | |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander | 22–27 | $2,300–$3,500 | 8 | 3 | 31 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander | 22–27 | $2,300–$3,500 | 9 | 5 | 29 | 5 stars |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander | 22–27 | $2,300–$3,500 | 9 | 6 | 55 | 5 stars |
| 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander | 23–27 | $2,300–$3,350 | 8 | 6 | 51 | 5 stars |
| 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander | 22–27 | $2,300–$3,500 | 8 | 8 | 169 | 5 stars |
| 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander | 23–28 | $2,250–$3,350 | 8 | 5 | 234 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Mitsubishi Outlander, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 5 to 3 | 26.5 to 26.0 | Labels: Outlander Sport 2WD | Labels: Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD, Outlander PHEV; Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, 2.4L 4-cyl PHEV; Transmissions: Automatic (A1), Automatic (AV-S8); Drives: All-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Regular Gas and Electricity; Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 26.0 to 26.5 | 38 to 44 | Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid | Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI | |
| 2024 to 2025 | 6 to 5 | Labels: Outlander Sport 2WD | |||
| 2023 to 2024 | 7 to 6 | ||||
| 2022 to 2023 | 24 to 38 | Size classes: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | |||
| 2021 to 2022 | 5 to 7 | Labels: Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (AV-S8) | |||
| 2020 to 2021 | 8 to 5 | 24.5 to 26.0 | 22 to 24 | Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl PHEV | Labels: Outlander 2WD, Outlander 4WD; Engines: 2L 4-cyl PHEV, 3L 6-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S6); Fuels: Premium |
| 2019 to 2020 | 9 to 8 | Transmissions: Manual 5-spd | |||
| 2017 to 2018 | 8 to 9 | 25.0 to 24.5 | first listed: 22 | Labels: Outlander PHEV; Engines: 2L 4-cyl PHEV; Transmissions: Automatic (A1); Drives: All-Wheel Drive; Fuels: Regular Gas and Electricity | |
| 2016 to 2017 | 24.5 to 25.0 | ||||
| 2015 to 2016 | 25.5 to 24.5 |
Buying used
What the Mitsubishi Outlander recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2025 | 1 | back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2024 | 1 | back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2023 | 2 | back over prevention (display function); back over prevention (software) | None |
| 2022 | 7 | seat belts (front); structure (body); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); 2 more | None |
| 2020 | 3 | seat belts (rear/other); structure (body) | None |
| 2019 | 5 | equipment (other); seat belts (rear/other); structure (body) | None |
| 2018 | 6 | equipment (other); electrical system (software); forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control); 2 more | None |
| 2017 | 6 | electrical system (starter assembly); forward collision avoidance (adaptive cruise control); electrical system (software); 2 more | None |
| 2016 | 8 | power train (automatic transmission); latches/locks/linkages (doors); electrical system (starter assembly); 3 more | None |
| 2015 | 5 | electrical system (starter assembly); parking brake; seat belts (rear/other); 1 more | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 228 | 26% | 2015 (142) |
| electrical system | 122 | 14% | 2015 (25) |
| unknown or other | 116 | 13% | 2022 (36) |
| engine | 110 | 13% | 2015 (47) |
| structure | 102 | 12% | 2022 (75) |
| service brakes | 87 | 10% | 2016 (19) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | 3,803 | 2,000 | 28 | $32,205 |
| LE | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | 3,836 | 2,000 | 28 | $34,555 |
| SE | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | 3,836 | 2,000 | 28 | $36,690 |
| SEL | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | 3,903 | 2,000 | 28 | $41,390 |
| RALLIART | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | 3,836 | 2,000 | 28 | $41,840 |
| Trail Edition | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | 3,836 | 2,000 | 28 | $41,990 |
| Black Edition | AWD | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 207 | – | 2,000 | 28 | $45,390 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Mitsubishi Outlander model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 177 | 3,803–3,903 | 2,000 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 181 | 3,803–3,903 | 2,000 | 14.5 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 181 | 3,593–3,803 | 2,000 | 14.5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 181 | 3,593–3,803 | 2,000 | 14.5 |
| 2022 | 7 | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 181 | 3,593–3,803 | 2,000 | 14.4 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter V6 | 166–224 | 3,329–3,582 | 1,500–3,500 | 15.8–16.6 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter V6 | 166–224 | 3,329–3,604 | 1,500–3,500 | 15.8–16.6 |
| 2018 | 5 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter V6 | 166–224 | 3,351–3,626 | 1,500–3,500 | 15.8–16.6 |
| 2017 | 4 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter V6 | 166–224 | 3,351–3,626 | 1,500–3,500 | 15.8–16.6 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter V6 | 166–224 | 3,318–3,593 | 1,500–3,500 | 15.8–16.6 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter V6 | 166–224 | 3,285–3,571 | 1,500–3,500 | 15.8–16.6 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Mitsubishi Outlander: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.1).
- 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.1).
- 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.1).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander : 7 recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera and seat belts.
- 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander : 8 recalls on file, most commonly affecting parking brake and structure.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | backup camera |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | backup camera |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 | backup camera |
| 2023 | 2 | 47 | backup camera |
| 2022 | 7 | 213 | backup camera, seat belts, fuel system, structure |
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 3 | 31 | structure, seat belts |
| 2019 | 5 | 29 | seat belts, structure, equipment |
| 2018 | 6 | 55 | structure, equipment, seat belts, electrical system |
| 2017 | 6 | 51 | electrical system, structure, seat belts, forward collision system |
| 2016 | 8 | 169 | parking brake, structure, electrical system, door latches |
| 2015 | 5 | 234 | structure, electrical system, parking brake, seat belts |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Mitsubishi Outlander model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Mitsubishi Outlander?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2025, 2024 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2022, 2016 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Mitsubishi Outlander model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander has 7 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting backup camera, seat belts, fuel system; The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has 8 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting parking brake, structure, electrical system. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Mitsubishi Outlander model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 recall on file; The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 recall on file; The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 4.1. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander by model year?
2026: backup camera. 2025: backup camera. 2024: backup camera. 2023: backup camera. 2022: backup camera, seat belts, fuel system, structure. 2020: structure, seat belts.
Q05Why do some Mitsubishi Outlander model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Mitsubishi Outlander model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering, Engine and cooling.
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls and Engine and cooling.
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander owners specifically: see Brakes, tires and steering and Buying, records and recalls and Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Outlander come in?
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander (three-row SUV) comes in 6 trims: ES, SE, SEL, SEL Tech, SEL Premium, SEL Black Edition.
Q02What are the 2025 Outlander trims?
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander trims are ES, SE, SEL, SEL Tech, SEL Premium, SEL Black Edition, listed from the entry ES up to the top SEL Black Edition.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Outlander use?
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is built around 2.5L four-cylinder, rated at 181 horsepower across its three-row SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Outlander have?
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is rated at 181 horsepower (2.5L four-cylinder).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Outlander?
The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is offered with FWD / AWD.