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Mitsubishi Outlander Phev: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (85/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2012 85 · 2024 81 · 2013 81 · 2011 76

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.

202564/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 1 recalls

202481/100
Buy

22 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 2 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 2 recalls

202064/100
Caution

29 complaints · 3 recalls

201964/100
Caution

22 complaints · 4 recalls

201864/100
Caution

15 complaints · 5 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
Buybest year

36 complaints · 6 recalls

201176/100
Buy

88 complaints · 8 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2012?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev’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 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Mitsubishi Outlander Phev 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.