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Mitsubishi Outlander: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 95 · 2012 85 · 2024 81 · 2013 81

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202481/100
Buy

22 complaints · 1 recalls

202378/100
Buy

40 complaints · 2 recalls

202253/100
Caution

208 complaints · 7 recalls

202195/100
Buybest year

17 complaints · 1 recalls

202064/100
Caution

29 complaints · 3 recalls

201964/100
Caution

29 complaints · 5 recalls

201864/100
Caution

55 complaints · 6 recalls

201764/100
Caution

51 complaints · 6 recalls

201664/100
Caution

167 complaints · 8 recalls

201564/100
Caution

233 complaints · 5 recalls

201464/100
Caution

45 complaints · 4 recalls

201381/100
Buy

68 complaints · 5 recalls

201285/100
Buy

36 complaints · 6 recalls

201176/100
Buy

88 complaints · 8 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mitsubishi Outlander as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.