Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SportRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Most complaints involve air bags (1). The EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Combined MPG
25–26mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: air bags
Fuel cost / yr
$2,300est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jun 2026 – Jun 2026
- Air bags1
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.
View as table
| 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
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Air bags
1 report1 crash
“The contact owns a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph a deer ran in front of the vehicle impacting the driver side fender, hood, bumper was impacted , while coming up a hill a deer ran in front of the vehicle. There was no additional property damage. The vehicle came to a stop on the side. The airbags did not deployed. The crash avoidance system did not alert. The vehicle was towed to the residence. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle vehicle appeared to be destroyed but had not been officially deemed destroyed at time of report. No injuries were sustained. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The mileage was unavailable.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
2 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl · 2.4L 4-cyl
- Transmissions
- Automatic (AV-S6)
- 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 12, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outlander Sport 4WD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,300 | 343 |
| Outlander Sport 4WD Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L · 4-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,400 | 350 |
- 26mpg comb.
- 25mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5Mitsubishi 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%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 12, 2026Vehicle 20194
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| 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
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2025 Outlander Sport questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 12, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at 25–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026