Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 26 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V563000 Engine Stall From Control Unit Software Error NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Seat Belts 3 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 26 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 26 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has an average reliability rating. It has a notable recall for CVT-ECU software issues, which could lead to engine stalling at high speeds. Complaints are mostly concentrated around the engine, powertrain, and electrical system, indicating areas to monitor.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 15,000–50,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | common |
| engine | 20,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough transmission shifts
- Unexpected engine stalls
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.