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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, most recently filed April 2026. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V252000 Filed Apr 20, 2026

Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture

Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate · support device/strut
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.
1.8% repairedof 108,046 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V507000 Filed Aug 7, 2025

Liftgate Gas Springs May Rupture

Structure · body · hatchback/liftgate · support device/strut
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.
Consequence
A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002
21.4% repairedof 121,529 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V403000 Filed Jul 13, 2020

Inoperative Right Rear Seat Belt Buckle

Seat belts · rear/other · buckle assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Outlander and 2018-2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The second-row center seat belt buckle may interfere with the right-side seat belt buckle when the seat backs are folded down. The interference may cause the right-side seat belt buckle cover to come off, making the buckle latch inoperable and unable to restrain an occupant.
Consequence
An unrestrained occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second-row center seat belt buckle cover, install a new warning label to the second-row seat support base, and provide a new warning label insert for the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-20-004.
55.5% repairedof 177,000 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 20V280000 Filed May 18, 2020

Incorrectly Assembled Rear Seat Belt Assembly

Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Outlander and 2019 Outlander PHEV vehicles. The seat belt for the right side second-row seat may have been assembled incorrectly.
Consequence
An incorrectly assembled seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right side second-row seat belt and replace it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-002.
92.9% repairedof 3,241 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V591000 Filed Sep 5, 2018

Incorrect Rim Size on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels. The Certification Label lists an incorrect rear wheel rim size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
The incorrect rim size information on the label can cause the operator to replace the rim with an incorrect rim size, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners and send them a corrected certification label, free of charge. Owners can also choose to have the label replaced by a dealer, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-006.
98.5% repairedof 14,791 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (29)

29 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

5involved a crash
1involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 29.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other Outlander years

Best and worst Outlander years →
2015201620172018201920202022202320242025
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined

27
mpg combined
25
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,500
CO₂ tailpipe
326 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year

Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVTFront-Wheel Drive25 / 30 / 27$2,500326
2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT4-Wheel Drive24 / 29 / 26$2,600341
2 L 4-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive25 / 26 / 25$2,700174
3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 22$3,750402

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Mitsubishi Outlander FAQ

How many recalls does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V252000 (structure), 25V507000 (structure), 20V403000 (seat belt), 20V280000 (seat belt), 18V591000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander problems?

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (9), Air bags (7), Electrical system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · AV-S6 CVT version at 25 city, 30 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 Outlander compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2020 Mitsubishi Outlander model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (29) and the 2016 the most (145). The 2019 drew 29. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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