2020 Mitsubishi Outlander problems and complaints
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (11), Unknown Or Other (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (6).
Key takeaways
- 31 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 26% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 6% |
| Engine | 2 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% |
| Seats | 2 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | 3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-07-31
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low beam headlights were significantly dim and progressively worsened and became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer several times, where unknown repairs were performed; however, the failu...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-07-10
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving on the interstate at an undisclosed speed, there was wind underneath the hood, and the hood was vibrating. The contact was concerned about the hood becoming ajar. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the fai...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-05-28
The contact owns a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at 25 MPH, a "be careful due to icy roads" message appeared, but it was the middle of May and there was no ice or cold weather in sight. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified o...
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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.