Mitsubishi Outlander
Registered from 2003 to 2021.
About this model
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 the Wikipedia article Mitsubishi Outlander, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 2.0 hybrid. 1,910 of 12,707 tests failed, 15%.
Better than 49% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 41% | 784 |
| Tyres and wheels | 29% | 545 |
| Suspension | 25% | 468 |
| Lights and electrics | 24% | 466 |
| Visibility | 11% | 203 |
| Steering | 6% | 123 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Where it stands out against its peers
- Brakes: failed more often than 90% of 2015 cars — 41% of its 1,910 failed tests, where an ordinary 2015 car has 24%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 41% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Tyres and wheels — 29% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 25% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Steering — 6% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 24% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 11% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 15% of its inspections, against the 21% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 14% | 7% | 66 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 10% | 655 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 14% | 2,300 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 17% | 3,627 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 19% | 2,751 | |
| 100–120k miles | 17% | 20% | 1,534 | |
| 120–140k miles | 17% | 21% | 845 | |
| 140–160k miles | 14% | 20% | 429 | |
| 160–180k miles | 17% | 21% | 214 | |
| 180–200k miles | 17% | 21% | 144 | |
| 200k+ miles | 15% | 21% | 142 |
12,707 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.4 hybrid · 133 hp · 1965 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 1.9 L/100km (WLTP) · 169 Wh/km |
| 2020 | 2.4 hybrid · 133 hp · 1965 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 1.9 L/100km (WLTP) · 169 Wh/km |
| 2019 | 2.4 hybrid · 133 hp · 1959 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 1.9 L/100km (WLTP) · 148 Wh/km |
| 2018 | 2.0 hybrid · 119 hp · 1935 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 1.7 L/100km (NEDC) · 134 Wh/km |
| 2017 | 2.0 hybrid · 120 hp · 1933 kg · 2664 mm wheelbase · 1.7 L/100km (NEDC) · 134 Wh/km |
| 2016 | 2.3 diesel · 148 hp · 1660 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.3 diesel · 148 hp · 1661 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.3 diesel · 148 hp · 1675 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.3 diesel · 153 hp · 1695 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.3 diesel · 160 hp · 1723 kg · 2669 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.3 diesel · 168 hp · 1771 kg · 2593 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.2 diesel · 1822 kg · 2670 mm wheelbase · 7.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00510/21
The Fluorine anti-rust coating of the ramp shaft for the rear parking brake may peel off, allowing water to penetrate inside and rust the shaft and the internal caliper.As the result, the shaft could become stuck, causing decreased parking brake force, leading to increased risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00923/21
Due to improper software of the FCM ECU (Forward Collision Mitigation), camera images might be processed incorrectly and a possible collision might be detected falsely. As a result. the FCM system might operate primary braking, leading to increased risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01373/20
The seat belt at the right second row seat assembly is incorrect.Hence, in case of vehicle collision there might be poor passenger protection. .
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0549/14
The “keyless operation system” control unit may shut down at very low temperatures (-20 to -30 degrees). In this case, the engine will not start and it will not be possible to lock or unlock the doors, tailgate and steering.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0550/14
The alternator pulley may detach from the alternator. If this happens, the resulting loss of drive to the power steering pump will result in reduced power steering assistance.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0872/17
A malfunction of the engine's software has been detected and the spark plugs do not work properly. As a consequence, the main battery may not be charged, causing the vehicle to stop because of a low battery which could create a hazard for passengers and other road users.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0899/13
The power voltage monitoring circuit of the electric power steering system may operate incorrectly, resulting in a failure of the electric power assistance function.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0901/13
Due to improper programming of the engine control unit, the forward collision mitigation system may improperly judge the walls in a tunnel to be another vehicle. As a result, the system may automatically operate the brakes to reduce the vehicle speed.
Recall of the product from end users
7 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.