How reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Mitsubishi Outlander passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 32,205 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 81.1%.
Mitsubishi Outlander reliability by year
How the Mitsubishi Outlander performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 92.7% | 78,850 km |
| 2004 | 57.6% | – |
| 2005 | 56.7% | – |
| 2006 | 67.5% | – |
| 2007 | 57.5% | – |
| 2008 | 60.5% | – |
| 2009 | 60% | – |
| 2010 | 64.3% | – |
| 2011 | 68.8% | – |
| 2012 | 70.3% | – |
| 2013 | 71.1% | – |
| 2014 | 76.7% | – |
| 2015 | 81.1% | – |
| 2016 | 85.4% | – |
| 2017 | 87.3% | 91,957 km |
| 2018 | 89.4% | 82,619 km |
| 2019 | 91% | 80,931 km |
| 2020 | 95.8% | 67,149 km |
| 2021 | 98.6% | 82,203 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Mitsubishi Outlander as a model. The reliability of any individual Mitsubishi Outlander also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mitsubishi Outlander passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 81%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (1.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.6% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.9% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Mitsubishi Outlander?
For a typical Mitsubishi Outlander, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 157,842 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Mitsubishi Outlander before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.