Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander SportRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Most complaints involve back over prevention (3) and electrical system (3). The EPA rates it 25–27 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Combined MPG
25–27mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
7
Top: back over prevention
Fuel cost / yr
$2,300est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

7 complaints filed with NHTSA · Apr 2023 – May 2026
  1. Back over prevention3
  2. Electrical system3
  3. Service brakes3
  4. Power train1
  5. Visibility/wiper1
  6. Forward collision avoidance1
  7. Other / unknown2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Outlander Sport model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
201185
201235
201367
201486
2015236
2016163
201773
201822
201947
202026
202119
202211
20237
20241
20251
20263
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Back over prevention

3 reports
“The rear backup camera on this vehicle is excessively dim and difficult to see under normal daylight and ambient lighting conditions. The camera image is so dark that it significantly impairs the ability to detect obstacles, pedestrians, and other hazards behind the vehicle when reversing. This is a safety defect because the backup camera is federally-mandated safety equipment under FMVSS 111. The vehicle has no brightness or display settings available to correct the issue. The problem appears to be present from the factory. No aftermarket solutions are available to correct the factory camera output. The problem has been present since the vehicle was new and is consistent, not intermittent. The issue creates a hazardous condition any time the vehicle is reversed, as the camera does not adequately display what is behind the vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 30, 2026Back over preventionODI 11741040

Electrical system

3 reports
“Each time for the last year and a half that I have taken my car in for service or just stopped in and showed them that my radio is saying overheated current, they would test it and say that they couldn't recreate the error despite me showing that it would not connect my phone to the car or charge. I also reported having a random warning that my car was unleveled when driving and they said the computer shows no errors. When I last took my car in for an oil change 1/30/26 I had a break check done because my brakes acted like they didn't want to stop and were making a sound. They told me that my breaks and rotors were find and probably needed to be washed. The sound is louder now so i went to schedule my oil change and make the reports again to find out that the company closed down and there is no dealer close to my location. I filed a CFPB complaint due to the Mitsubishi telling me there is nothing they can do.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 15, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11738062

Service brakes

3 reports
“I am unsure of the proper name of the component with issues. There are several little issues but the main is, I believe it would be a software issue... Basically, on several different occasions (4) while driving at 60 mph and over, the vehicle suddenly stalled and shut off completely with no warning. The one incident which was the very first while I was driving less than 1 month ago. I was on a two lane road/freeway with another passenger in the back seat going somewhere between 60 and 65 mph. The car went completely black and everything shut down the entire vehicle, engine and all. I was in complete shock and end up scraping my front left rim on the curb I was next to, damaging the vehicle as a result. I am just recently out of my warranty and I do not have the funds to have it looked at just yet. I did inform the dealership that I purchased the vehicle from. I originally thought it was something maybe I had done to cause it. I also was completely unaware of any recalls on several of the year and model of my vehicle. When I looked up recalls on them, my vehicle has very similar issues to a lot of other cars like It that have already been recalled. I am upset…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 30, 2025Electrical system, Unknown or other, Service brakesODI 11677268
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl · 2.4L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (AV-S6)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Outlander Sport 2WD
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
243027$2,300333
Outlander Sport 4WD
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel Drive
232926$2,400343
Outlander Sport 2WD
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive
232925$2,500354
Outlander Sport 4WD
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive
232825$2,500350
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
16.9%
Overall
4 / 5
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026Vehicle 18310Vehicle 18309
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2023 Outlander Sport questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 11, 2026.

What are the most common 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems?

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are back over prevention (3), electrical system (3), service brakes (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

How safe is the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026