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2024 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & reliability

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
26
Recall campaigns
1
Fire reports
0 (0%)
Crash reports
3 (12%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
4 / 5 stars
Front 4 / 5 · side 5 / 5 · rollover 4 / 5
EPA fuel economy
25–27 MPG combined
City 24 · highway 30 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
78
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System6
Forward Collision Avoidance4
Power Train4
Service Brakes4
Unknown / Other4
Engine3
Fuel/propulsion System3
Seat Belts3
Back Over Prevention2
Steering2

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 17 reported components →

Complaints by incident year

24
25
26

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance system failed to activate as needed and the vehicle nearly crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that during the failure, the vehicle in front struck a…

    Seat Belts · filed Aug 10, 2026

  • My 2024 Outlander locked all the doors while the engine was running and the FAST key was inside the vehicle. I exited normally through the driver’s door and did not intentionally lock the vehicle. I want this documented on the repair order and I’d like the keyless-operation system checked, including the interior key…

    Electrical System · filed Aug 10, 2026

  • The contact rented a 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander from Drivo Car Rental. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound. The contact stated that there was a vibrating sound coming from the hood. The front windshield was fractured on the passenger's side, and the instrument…

    Electrical System · filed Jul 31, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

78 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander. The 10 most recent:

  • This revised Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy fluid leaks from the Rear Shock Absorber.

    TSB-24-34-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2026

  • This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains that every front seat belt retractor concern must be documented through a Mi-Tech case before any repair or part replacement is performed.

    TSB-26-52-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026

  • This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses the issue of abnormal noise and vibration from the rear differential assembly and provides the procedure to complete the repair.

    TSB-25-27-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026

  • This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers addresses why the Mi-Pilot Assist/Adaptive Cruise stops working and provides guidance to collect and report diagnostic trouble codes.

    TSB-26-54-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2026

  • This Technical Service Bulletin provides the re-start and cold start procedures for the A-IVI (Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment) to avoid unnecessary unit replacements.

    TSB-26-54-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2026

  • Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers. It covers various topics and reviews the previous months publications.

    TECH TALK 290 · Other · issued Feb 12, 2026

  • This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform scheduled system maintenance to the MUT3-SE software on the specific dates and times listed.

    TIN-26-00-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2026

  • This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that Mitsubishi is planning to perform scheduled system maintenance to the MUT3-SE software on the specific dates and times listed.

    TIN-26-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2026

  • This Technical Service Bulletin provides remedies to take when noise from the brake caliper is heard during braking or cornering.

    TSB-24-35-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 22, 2025

  • This Technical Information Notice informs dealers to check for assembly lubricant seepage between the engine and transmission, and if found, to clean off the residual lubricant.

    TIN-25-11-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Mitsubishi or NHTSA.