2020 Ford Ecosport vs 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 396 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 61 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 179 | 0 |
| Engine | 168 | 8 |
| Power Train | 53 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 60 | 6 |
| Stalling | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 33 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.