Model year guide

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 535 on record.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints15
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined25–27 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls 1

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #26V549000 · manufacturer #SR-26-002 · 25/08/2026

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to improper software programming, the Alliance In-Vehicle Infotainment (A-IVI) system may fail to display the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visi…

Fix: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-002. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 17.9% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Frontal crash test — 2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV  AWDFrontal crash test
Side barrier test — 2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV  AWDSide barrier test
Side pole test — 2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV  AWDSide pole test

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2025 Mitsubishi Outlander MPG & running costs

Combined25–27 mpg
City24 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,600
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Transmission3 options
Electric range420 mi
Charge time (240V)6.5 hours
Engine start-stopOn some versions
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$50 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,000
Fuel only$13,000
Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
185.4 in
Width
73.2 in
Height
68.5–68.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,726–4,608 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 43

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 43.

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions on how to verify by physical inspection that a replacement front bumper face is the correct design and variation for the vehicle being serviced.

Bulletin TSB-26-51-001 · Structure · Aug 2026

This Parts Bulletin sent to dealers explains and corrects a mislabeling issue caused by a mid-cycle design change.

Bulletin PB-DG-001-26 · Structure · Jul 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.

Bulletin TSB-26-52-001 · Seat Belts · Jul 2026

This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers explains the repair procedure for the front flap of the cup holder detaching.

Bulletin TSB-26-52-002 · Structure · Jul 2026

This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with reflashing the ECU-Audio AMP software to remedy issues with the Dynamic Sound Yamaha Ultimate 12-speaker system.

Bulletin TSB-26-54-003 · Electrical System · Jul 2026

This Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers provides guidance to assist dealers with inventory inspection, PDI checks, and customer complaints regarding poor adhesion of.accessories to lower door sections.

Bulletin TSB-26-66-001 · Structure · Jun 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.

Bulletin TSB-26-54-002 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Departure, Electrical System · May 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.

Bulletin TSB-26-54-001 · Electrical System · Apr 2026

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

Bulletin TECH TALK 290 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System · Feb 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.

Bulletin TIN-26-00-002 · Feb 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the OUTLANDER FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could red…

Transport Canada #2026407 · Aug 2026

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors since 2001. It was originally known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek when it was introduced in Japan.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Across all 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system.

What is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander has U.S. EPA estimates of 25–27 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.