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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 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 · 2020 91 · 2018 86 · 2012 86

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.

202664/100
Too New

2 complaints · 0 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 1 recalls

202195/100
Buybest year

17 complaints · 1 recalls

202091/100
Buy

26 complaints · 1 recalls

201979/100
Buy

47 complaints · 1 recalls

201886/100
Buy

21 complaints · 2 recalls

201781/100
Buy

73 complaints · 0 recalls

201664/100
Caution

163 complaints · 8 recalls

201566/100
Caution

231 complaints · 9 recalls

201474/100
Buy

85 complaints · 6 recalls

201364/100
Caution

67 complaints · 10 recalls

201286/100
Buy

35 complaints · 6 recalls

201175/100
Buy

85 complaints · 10 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 Sport’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 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport head-to-head →

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