2020 Kia Telluride 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 Kia Telluride | 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 758 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 145 | 61 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 7,263 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Telluride | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 183 | 0 |
| Engine | 142 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 135 | 0 |
| Power Train | 70 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 5 |
| Structure | 54 | 0 |
| Suspension | 31 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 65 | 0 |
| Stalling | 47 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 36 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 28 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
2020 Kia Telluride
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.