Mitsubishi Outlander: The Mitsubishi Outlander is a vehicle sold in the U.S. market. Enter its 17-character VIN below to pull the exact build from NHTSA vPIC: model year, trim, engine, drivetrain and assembly plant, plus any open safety recalls filed for that model year. Decode a specific VIN below to confirm the exact year, trim and equipment, and to check for open safety recalls.
Specs, engines, MPG and open safety recalls for each production year.
Each year page has that year's specific specs, EPA MPG, NHTSA crash-test ratings and every open recall campaign filed for that year and model.
| Make | Mitsubishi |
|---|---|
| Model | Outlander |
| Body Style | Vehicle |
| Production Years | Multiple model years |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Official NHTSA crash-test star ratings (5 = best).
Source: NHTSA NCAP.
Model-line generations with their production years. Each generation hub lists every model year with its data.
| First gen (CU) | 2001–2005 |
|---|---|
| Second gen (CW) | 2005–2012 |
| Third gen (GF) | 2012–2018 |
| Fourth gen | 2018–2026 |
Known issues reported for the Mitsubishi Outlander. Always inspect the specific vehicle and decode its VIN for recall status.
Reliability: How long a used Mitsubishi Outlander lasts depends mostly on its maintenance history, not the badge. Pull the recall list for the model year, read the service records and pay for an independent inspection before you commit.
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A sample of NHTSA recalls for a recent model year. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. See all recalls →
Issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box above. VinSpecs returns the exact year, trim, engine, drivetrain and assembly plant for your Mitsubishi Outlander, plus any open recalls, free.
How long a used Mitsubishi Outlander lasts depends mostly on its maintenance history, not the badge. Pull the recall list for the model year, read the service records and pay for an independent inspection before you commit.
Use our free recall checker by year, make and model, or decode a specific VIN for its exact recall status.
Run a VIN decode + recall check here, get a NMVTIS-backed title history report to catch salvage/flood brands, then have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle on a lift. Cross-reference the seller's mileage claim against the odometer history on record.
The 17-character VIN is stamped in several places: visible through the windshield on the driver's-side dashboard, on a sticker inside the driver's door jamb, and on the vehicle registration and insurance card. All should match, mismatched VINs are a fraud red flag.