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2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev

5/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2020 Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD

5/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
4/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 13.7%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningOptional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

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Crash test #1NHTSA test 10638

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Photo No. 001 - Load Cell Location.JPGPhoto No. 002 - Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.JPGPhoto No. 003 - Post-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgPhoto No. 004 - Manufacturer Label.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Tire Placard.JPGPhoto No. 006 - 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 5-Door SUV Frontal As Delivered for web.jpgPhoto No. 007 - Left Rear 3-4 View, As Received.JPGPhoto No. 008 - Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 016 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 017 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.JPGPhoto No. 018 - Pre-Test Windshield View.JPGPhoto No. 019 - Post-Test Windshield View.JPGPhoto No. 020 - Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.JPGPhoto No. 021 - Post-Test Engine Compartment View.JPGPhoto No. 022 - Pre-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.JPGPhoto No. 023 - Post-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.JPGPhoto No. 024 - Pre-Test Front Underbody View.JPGPhoto No. 025 - Post-Test Front Underbody View.JPGPhoto No. 026 - Pre-Test Rear Underbody View.JPGPhoto No. 027 - Post-Test Rear Underbody View.JPGPhoto No. 028 - Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.JPGPhoto No. 029 - Post-Test Dummy Cable Routing.JPGPhoto No. 030 - Pre-Test Driver Dummy Front View .JPGPhoto No. 031 - Post-Test Driver Dummy Front View.JPGPhoto No. 032 - Pre-Test Driver Dummy Window View.JPGPhoto No. 033 - Post-Test Driver Dummy Window View.JPGPhoto No. 034 - Pre-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior.JPGPhoto No. 035 - Post-Test Driver Dummy and Vehicle Interior.JPGPhoto No. 036 - Pre-Test Driver Seat Fore-Aft Markings .JPGPhoto No. 037 - Post-Test Driver Seat Fore-Aft Markings.JPGPhoto No. 038 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 039 - Post-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 040 - Pre-Test Driver Dummy Feet.JPGPhoto No. 079 - Monroney Label Photograph.jpg

Recalls (2)

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUTCampaign 26V252000 · 20/04/2026

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

    Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov June 3, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V507.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUTCampaign 25V507000 · 07/08/2025

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV and 2014-2020 Outlander vehicles sold and/or currently registered in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The liftgate gas spring cylinders may corrode and lose pressure, which can result in a gas spring cylinder rupture or the liftgate falling unexpectedly.

    Risk: A gas spring cylinder rupture or a liftgate falling unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.

    Fix: MMNA will replace the left and right liftgate gas springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2025. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-25-002

Owner complaints

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