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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 23.5.

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Limited mileage data: 8 of 26 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

7 reports
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Mileage unknown · Nov 25, 2025
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other

The vehicle has exhibited recurring ignition-system and powertrain malfunctions involving repeated ignition-coil failures, engine misfires, and catalyst-system efficiency faults. These issues cause intermittent loss of power, hesitation during acceleration, and unstable engine performance. The malfunction has occurred multiple t…

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The vehicle has exhibited recurring ignition-system and powertrain malfunctions involving repeated ignition-coil failures, engine misfires, and catalyst-system efficiency faults. These issues cause intermittent loss of power, hesitation during acceleration, and unstable engine performance. The malfunction has occurred multiple times since the date of purchase and has been confirmed through diagnostic trouble codes related to misfire events and catalyst-system operation. A certified Mitsubishi dealership confirmed that the failure pattern aligns with an active manufacturer recall and corresponding Technical Service Bulletin affecting the same model year, engine type (4B11), and vehicle platform. I was informed that the vehicle “falls under” the same defect pattern listed in the current recall/TSB; however, because the vehicle no longer has an active factory warranty, the dealership stated they would have to sell the repair parts rather than process the issue under recall or warranty coverage. Despite this, the same safety-related symptoms described in the recall and TSB continue to occur. The defect presents a safety hazard because the vehicle may lose power or fail to accelerate when entering traffic, merging, or navigating intersections. Warning indicators have appeared repeatedly, including the check engine light and catalyst-system warnings. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by authorized service personnel on multiple occasions. All components and diagnostic documentation are available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ODI #11701428

Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2024
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

So my push to start has to be pushed twice in order to crank the vehicle and when I first got the car about 9 months ago it didn’t do that and about since January the computer system failed twice and it showed a message about the computer system don’t remember exactly what it said and took a 1/2 to a hour to get it to come back …

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So my push to start has to be pushed twice in order to crank the vehicle and when I first got the car about 9 months ago it didn’t do that and about since January the computer system failed twice and it showed a message about the computer system don’t remember exactly what it said and took a 1/2 to a hour to get it to come back one

NHTSA ODI #11619031

Mileage unknown · Feb 29, 2024
Unknown Or Other

Master light came on and had me sign power of attorney papers and no lawyer or notary was present

NHTSA ODI #11574796

Mileage unknown · Apr 6, 2022
Unknown Or Other

The catalytic converter was stolen. This is a risk the air pollution and the malfunction of other sensors that make cause the car to be unsafe to drive. The part can be easily removed and Mitsubishi refuses to add any safety or security to prevent further theft.

NHTSA ODI #11459826

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2021
Unknown Or OtherCrash

5/14/2021 Vehicle parked on a hill 45 minutes before it began to roll and flipped over. Car was in park and emergency break was engaged during the time of the incident. This is a hazard and could cause great bodily harm or death. I have children and they could have been in the car at the time of the malfunction . The vehicle was…

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5/14/2021 Vehicle parked on a hill 45 minutes before it began to roll and flipped over. Car was in park and emergency break was engaged during the time of the incident. This is a hazard and could cause great bodily harm or death. I have children and they could have been in the car at the time of the malfunction . The vehicle was inspected by a police officer who confirmed the vehicle emergency break malfunctioned releasing the car down the hill. The car would jump when you breaking, but no warning lights were on before the incident

NHTSA ODI #11431041

5,300 miles · Apr 4, 2021
Unknown Or Other

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 80 MILES AN HR, THE CAR SHUT OFF THEN TRIED TO RESTART ITSELF. THE DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL OF THE EXHAUST VALVES WERE DAMAGED. THEY ARE REPAIRING THIS BUT CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE.…

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DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ON CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 80 MILES AN HR, THE CAR SHUT OFF THEN TRIED TO RESTART ITSELF. THE DEALER IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THIS TO HAPPEN. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ALL OF THE EXHAUST VALVES WERE DAMAGED. THEY ARE REPAIRING THIS BUT CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THIS IS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME.

NHTSA ODI #11406316

3,300 miles · Oct 23, 2020
Unknown Or OtherInjury

IN EARLY MORNING AFTER RETURNING FROM DR. APPOINTMENT WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I8 I WAS IN BETWEEN 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS WAS 3 TRACTOR TRAILERS BEING PASSED IN SLOW LANE ALL WERE GOING 75MPH OR SO WHEN I GOT TO MIDDLE SEMI..ALL SUDDEN THE 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3300MILES 1.5 MONTHS OLD ...SHUT DOWN... NUTHING THEN IT JUMPED TO RI…

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IN EARLY MORNING AFTER RETURNING FROM DR. APPOINTMENT WHILE TRAVELING WEST ON I8 I WAS IN BETWEEN 2 TRACTOR TRAILERS WAS 3 TRACTOR TRAILERS BEING PASSED IN SLOW LANE ALL WERE GOING 75MPH OR SO WHEN I GOT TO MIDDLE SEMI..ALL SUDDEN THE 2020 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 3300MILES 1.5 MONTHS OLD ...SHUT DOWN... NUTHING THEN IT JUMPED TO RIGHT AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING UNDER SEMIS TRAILER I GRASPED STEERING WHEEL WITH RIGHT HAND AND TRIED TO KEEP VEHICLE GOING STRAIGHT IN MY LANE BUT BY THEN I WAS 2FT FROM TRAILER AND ALL SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED SHUDDERING VIOLENTLY AND WHEELS ( FRONT SEEMED TO LOCK UP AND THE A SUPER LOUD BANGING AND METAL AND I COULD HEAR PARTS AND PIECES SOUNDED LIKE THEY WERE FLYING ALLOVER AND BY THIS TIME SEMIS THAT WATCHED IT ALL HAPPEN SLOWED AND I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL ALTHOUGH THE INTERIOR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND WAS HARD TO SEE OUT WINDOWS I HAD NO POWER IT CAME ON FOR SPLIT SECOND THEN OFF IGOT TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY AND STOPPED ..TOOK A FEW MOMENTS TO COMPILE MYSELF BEFORE GETTING OUT DIDNT WAIT LONG MABY 5 SECOND ALL THIS HAPPENED IN MOMENTS .I'M 60 AND HAVE NEVER EVER FELT A BLOW LIKE THIS .THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES .MITSUBISHI CAME AND GRABBED IT WITH IN 1.5 HOURS TOOK IT TO CASA GRANDE IV ASKED THEM TONIGHT TO DONT TOUCH THE CAR YET. WEATHER THEY WILL OR NOT I DONT KNOW I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE SEVERELY LOOKED AT BY NTSB.. CONTACT ME ASAP BEFORE THEY TRY TO COVER IT .. I WAS GOING STRAIGHT AND HOLDING WHEEL WITH JUST A COUPLE FINGERS WITH LEFT HAND .WHEN ALL HELL WENT WRONG. THERES 1000 FT OF MARKS FROM FLUIDS AT MILE MARKER 95.1 IN FAST LANE OF AZ I8 WEST BOUND AND PROBABLY PIECES OF VEHICLE DEF OIL OF SOME TYPE FOR 1000 FT OR HUNDREDS ANYWAY.. HAPPENED YESTERDAY.

NHTSA ODI #11365861

Official recalls

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22V563000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software

Aug 2, 2022

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmissions and mechanical key ignition systems. A software error in the transmission control unit (CVT-ECU) may incorrectly reduce the transmission gear ratio at high speeds, which can result in an engine stall.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the CVT-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-22-004.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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