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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission, control module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Label
2024-09-19 · campaign 2024-554
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words and abbreviations listed on the label for "TIRES", "RIMS", "WITH", "FR" and "RR" and appear in English only, when they should be listed as "TIRES/PNEUS", "RIMS/JANTES", "WITH/AVEC", "FR/AVT" and "RR/ARR". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Mitsubishi has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 26).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Outlander PHEV 2.4 L Automatic (A1) | 26 | 26 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD 2.4 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.