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.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Back over prevention3
- Electrical system3
- Service brakes3
- Power train1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Other / unknown2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Outlander Sport model year we’ve synced.
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 236 |
| 2016 | 163 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
What owners report most
Back over prevention
“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.”
Electrical system
“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.”
Service brakes
“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…”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- 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.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander Sport 2WD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,300 | 333 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,400 | 343 |
| Outlander Sport 2WD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,500 | 354 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,500 | 350 |
- 27mpg comb.
- 26mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 16.9%
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 19.1%
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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
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.