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The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is associated with 16 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Forward Collision Avoidance, accounting for 2 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 2.4l 4-cyl, 2.5l 4-cyl, and 2.4L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 27 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 64 MPGe (26 MPG on gasoline) with up to 38 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 16 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Forward Collision Avoidance (2 / 13%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 25–27 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Outlander Sport 4WD 2L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Outlander Sport 4WD 2.4L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Outlander 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Outlander PHEV Plug-in Hybrid 2.4L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 67 MPGe (25 MPG) 61 MPGe (27 MPG) 64 MPGe (26 MPG) 38 mi EV (420 mi total) $2,350 / yr
Outlander 4WD 2.5L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S8) 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 38 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 19.8%
SUV AWD 17.9%
PHEV SUV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Summary of 16 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
16
Crash Reports
4
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
Seat Belts 2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints (1 crash)
Back Over Prevention / Camera 1 complaint
Electrical System 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander problems & component breakdown (13 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V369000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Outlander and 2023-2025 Outlander PHEV vehicles. Due to a software error in the in-vehicle infotainment system (A-IVI), the rearview camera image may freeze, or not appear on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2025. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-25-001. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V345. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V345 will need to have the new remedy completed.
View all 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander have?

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

NHTSA records list 16 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Forward Collision Avoidance, appearing in 2 filings (13% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander earned Overall Safety Ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars depending on tested variant across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander range from 25 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.