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2021 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems and reliability
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19 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Outlander?The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander has 19 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2021 a good year for the Outlander?
Across the 24 Outlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 19 (2021) to 466 (2015). With 19 complaints, the 2021 Outlander sits below the model's median of 71.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Outlander
power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Campaign 22V563000Mitsubishi 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Outlander. See the full Outlander owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Outlander listings typically run $20,398–$24,097.
Other Outlander model years
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