2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-563 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 16, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has problems

26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train71
Air bags63
Engine50
Vehicle speed control31
Service brakes31
Electrical system20
Structure21
Wheels10
Fuel/propulsion system10
5 other systems53

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Outlander Sport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Outlander Sport median. How we score

'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport safety ratings

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words

What Outlander Sport owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My car is stalling, shaking, shuddering, not accelerating and downshifting while I am on the highway almost killing me while attempting to inch my way across the lanes to the shoulder. With NO WARNING my vehicle completely broke down with my children in the car one is Non Verbal and on the Autism…
Complaint 11714737 · Jan 31, 2026
WITHIN 16,000 MILES OF OWNING MY I NOTICED IT WOULD RANDOMLY STALL SOMETIMES AT THE STOP LIGHT OF AN INTERSECTION. IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG TO START BACK UP EVEN ACCELERATING. SEVERAL MONTHS WENT BY WHERE THE ISSUE WAS NO LONGER PRESENT BUT OVER THE PAST FEW MONTH IT STARTED AGAIN. I GET TUNE UPS TWICE…
Complaint 11646639 · Mar 6, 2025
Took the car in for routine cvt fluid and filter change. Mechanic completed the task Took the vehicle for a road test and at highway speed the cvt transmission shifted to a higher gear and revved the motor rpms immediately over 6000 to 7000. Threw it into neutral and took back to the shop. It was…
Complaint 11644423 · Feb 23, 2025

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