2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Unknown Or Other (7), Power Train (6).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 27% |
| Power Train | 6 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 19% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SPORT SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-03-03
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted after driving for more than an hour. The vehicle was taken to an indepen...
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2025-11-25
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 ...
Electrical System - filed 2025-11-17
The touchscreen for the main infotainment system is becoming unresponsive. It’s impossible to use the most basic functions while driving without being distracted. It’s caused me to swerve & almost lose control of the vehicle on multiple occasions— as it distracted me from driving because initially the screen had spotty...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.