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2026 Mitsubishi Outlander: common problems and reliability
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5 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2026 Outlander?The 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Outlander?
Across the 24 Outlander model years we track, complaint volume runs from 19 (2021) to 466 (2015). With 5 complaints, the 2026 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 2026 Outlander
back over prevention:software
Campaign 26V549000Mitsubishi 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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
Compare every Outlander year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Outlander against its rivals
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