Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 19 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
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has an average reliability rating. A significant recall affects the transmission control software, potentially leading to engine stalls. Complaints focus on electrical systems and engine issues, but occurrences are relatively low. Overall, this vehicle displays typical reliability for its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 30,000–50,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
- Wheel alignment
- Tire rotation
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Frequent engine stalling
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Unusual engine noises
- Degraded fuel economy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.